Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside TOKEN2049 Dubai, bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of the world’s largest gatherings for the global crypto and digital asset ecosystem.
Organized by BFM Times, the program supports early-stage blockchain, AI, and Web3 startups by providing media exposure, mentorship, investor connections, and access to up to $500K in funding and grants for eligible startups. Additionally, 50 selected startups will receive rewards and ecosystem credits from the BFM ecosystem.
Selected founders will gain global visibility, pitching opportunities, and direct access to venture capital firms, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders during the TOKEN2049 week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of digital assets, decentralized finance, tokenization, and Web3 infrastructure.
TOKEN2049 is recognized as one of the world’s premier crypto conferences, bringing together 15,000+ attendees from over 4,000 companies and 160+ countries, including founders, investors, and executives shaping the future of the blockchain industry.
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Dates: 29-30 April 2026
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Format: Official Side Event during TOKEN2049 Dubai