Cointelegraph Accelerator

Cointelegraph Accelerator is a specialized program designed to support early-stage crypto and Web3 startups from pre-seed to Series A. It combines seed funding of up to $100,000 with strategic marketing advisory, mentorship, and extensive media exposure through Cointelegraph’s leading crypto media platform. The program aims to accelerate project growth by providing access to a broad network of investors, infrastructure providers, exchanges, and industry experts. It is fully remote with optional offline events such as meetups and demo days.

The accelerator focuses on projects with a working product or MVP, initial client traction, and some initial funding raised or committed. Over three months, participants receive personalized mentorship, marketing strategy development, community management guidance, and growth hacking tools. Following the core program, projects benefit from a 6-12 month media campaign on Cointelegraph, enhancing brand visibility to a global Web3-native audience.

What sets Cointelegraph Accelerator apart is its integration with one of the largest crypto media ecosystems, offering unique marketing products like advertorials, video content, display advertising, and research collaborations. The program also facilitates introductions to a vast network of over 300 partners and investors, including market makers and technology providers. This combination of funding, media presence, and expert support helps startups overcome common growth challenges such as user acquisition, tokenomics design, legal compliance, and technology selection. Getting started involves applying online, meeting eligibility criteria, and engaging in the structured mentorship and marketing phases.