Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside ETHRome, bringing together promising startups, investors, developers, and media leaders during one of Italy’s growing gatherings for the Ethereum and Web3 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, developers, and industry leaders during the ETHRome week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of Ethereum infrastructure, decentralized applications, and Web3 innovation. ETHRome is a builder-focused Web3 hackathon and community event, gathering developers, hackers, and blockchain innovators to collaborate on solutions across areas such as AI, DeFi, and privacy technologies. For more news and updates join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0tyPv7pxwD8E6uJwWVKGP https://t.me/BFMTimesDiscussion Dates: 11-13 September 2026 Location: Talent Garden Roma, Rome, Italy Format: Official Side Event during ETHRome 2026