Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort
About the event
BFM Times hosts Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort alongside Devcon 8 at Jio World Centre in Mumbai from November 3 to 6, 2026. The program supports early-stage blockchain, AI and Web3 startups and brings founders together with investors, developers, media teams and ecosystem partners. Its stated project focus includes Ethereum, decentralized applications and blockchain infrastructure.
Selected founders are offered media exposure, mentorship, opportunities to pitch and introductions to venture-capital firms and other partners. BFM Times advertises access to up to US$500,000 in funding and grants for eligible startups, plus rewards and ecosystem credits for 50 selected startups. Eligibility and selection determine access to these opportunities; registering does not guarantee a place in the selected cohort or a funding award.
Registration is free and subject to approval. The organizer should be consulted for selection and eligibility terms. Luma lists an overall window beginning at 15:00 IST on November 3 and ending at 14:30 on November 6; it does not publish a daily session or pitching timetable.