Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside Blockchain Rio, bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of the largest blockchain and digital finance gatherings in Latin America. 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 Blockchain Rio week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of blockchain innovation, digital finance, tokenization, and Web3 technologies. Blockchain Rio is recognized as one of Latin America’s leading blockchain and digital finance conferences, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, regulators, investors, and global companies to explore the latest advancements in blockchain adoption, financial technology, and decentralized systems. For more news and updates join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0tyPv7pxwD8E6uJwWVKGP https://t.me/BFMTimesDiscussion Dates: 12-13 August 2026 Location: ExpoRio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Format: Official Side Event during Blockchain Rio