Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and startup side event hosted alongside IVS (Infinity Ventures Summit), bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of Asia’s largest gatherings for venture capital, innovation, and emerging technologies. 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 IVS conference week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of Web3, venture innovation, and digital technology ecosystems. IVS is recognized as Japan’s premier startup conference, bringing together thousands of founders, investors, and technology leaders for multiple days of keynote talks, startup pitches, networking events, and ecosystem collaboration. For more news and updates join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0tyPv7pxwD8E6uJwWVKGP https://t.me/BFMTimesDiscussion Dates: 1st july - 3rd july, 2026 Location: Japan Format: Official Side Event during IVS