FI is the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator
Since 2009, over 5,000 companies in 90+ countries have used the Founder Institute to build global businesses, solve big problems, raise over $1.5 billion in funding, recruit a team, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more.
Join our global FI network of 500+ Local Leaders and 22000+ Mentors in 90+ countries and become a Leader in your city or in your vertical (industry of expertise). Apply to our FI training program for new Leaders and start your FI chapter in 2022.
Accelerator Lab Cohort 8
Fully Virtual- Program Dates
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Mar 16, 2023
Apr 27, 2023
- Early Admissions Deadline
- Jan 22, 2023
- Final Admissions Deadline
- Mar 12, 2023
- Entrance Fee
- 0
How it works
Below are the steps to launch your FI accelerator and become a global startup ecosystem leader.
1. Apply to lead a City or a Vertical-Focused Accelerator
(2 hours) Tell us about your experience with startups and take our Entrepreneur DNA Test. Do you want to run a City or a Vertical?
2. Refer Startup Leaders to Form Your Team
(2-4 weeks) Join a Team or form a new Team? Get 3-4 Local Leaders on board - an entrepreneur, an ecosystem leader & an operator/marketeer.
3. Start the Accelerator Lab Training & Onboarding Program
(7 weeks) Pass our training program for new Local Leaders and configure your first accelerator program, invite mentors, close partnerships.
4. Officially Launch Your Accelerator & Recruit Your Cohort
(3-4 months) Announce your accelerator and organise 5 online events with top speakers & partners from your network. Meet your startup cohort
5. Build a Cohort of ~30 Founders & Run FI's 14-Week Program
(3,5 months) Start your first cohort with 25-30 Founders, mentor them and guide them through FI's structured company-building methodology.
6. Graduate Your First Cohort of ~10 Startups & Repeat
~30% of your Founders will successfully launch a company and you'll get equity. After 2-3 cohorts you become a top angel in your ecosystem.
