Take your digital media platform to the next level.
The BOMESI Accelerator is on a mission to increase the number of media companies serving Black and diverse communities that are well-positioned to do business sustainably with the nation’s top advertisers.
We focus on infrastructure, ecosystem building, and audience development to increase deal flow and total investment to a greater number of media companies serving Black and diverse communities, amplifying their voices to help build a more equitable future.
Cohort 5
We’re supporting the next generation of media publishers and creators serving Black and diverse communities. BOMESI recognizes that diverse-owned media businesses take many forms in 2026. Whether you publish through a website, newsletter, podcast, or video channel, if you operate a legally formed media business with original content, an owned audience, and at least $50K in annual revenue, we encourage you to apply.
What to expect
Over 12 weeks, selected publishers will receive funding, working sessions with experts, hands-on mentorship, and the opportunity to be part of the most vibrant, fastest-growing community of publishers and digital media leaders.
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Funding
$10,000 in direct financial support, $15,000 in strategic services to help you scale.
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Tech Coaching
Hands-on platform guidance from tech experts.
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Events
Interactive workshops with subject matter experts.
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Exposure
Connections to launch your business forward.
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Mentorship
1:1 mentorship & professional guidance.
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Upfronts
Meet media buyers and account leads at major brands and agencies.
Investing in
diverse founders
Publishers
Our next cohort will launch in the spring of 2026, with applications opening in February.
Subject Matter Experts
Submissions are open for experts, advocates, and change agents to join the cohort as a mentor, panelist, or workshop leader.
Partners
We’re looking for partners to advise on program design, connect us to industry groups, recommend high potential publishers, host events, or promote the application to your network. If you see a potential for collaboration, we’d love to discuss.
Help us reach our goals
Support our mission of engaging diverse-owned media in growth and development opportunities to keep them sustainable.