Build an Amazing Company in Rio de Janeiro

The Founder Institute provides a global support network and a proven methodology to get your startup to traction and funding

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Program Dates

mar 17, 2025 jun 10, 2025

Early Deadline

Dec 15, 2024

Early Entrance Fee

$299 $499

The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.

Critical Support Network

Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup mentors and founders that are invested in your success.

Get access to a lifetime of support programs and partners that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structured Methodology

Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.

Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.

Challenging Process

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.

Get fast-tracked to our Funding Lab program and Virtual Demo Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.

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Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding

mar 10, 2025

06:00pm -03

Accelerator Kickoff

mar 17, 2025

05:00pm -03

Vision & Mission

mar 18, 2025

05:00pm -03

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Featured Grad

From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.

The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

Gagan Biyani

Udemy (IPO, 2021)

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Sign up for an upcoming info session to learn more and chat with our team. There are several sessions per week across most time zones.

FI Rio de Janeiro Mentors

Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.

Andre Lin

Expert em Projetos de Inovação Aberta @ FENASBAC

Bruno Avillez

Partner @ Adsum Business Consultoria

Victor Lugli

Managing Partner @ Lugli Group

Sanderson Pajeú

Founder & CEO @ naPorta

Jorge Azevedo

Angel Investor and Author @ Como nasce uma startup

Semi Kim

Sr. Fintech Business Development Manager @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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FI Partners

Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.

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