FI is the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator
Since 2009, over 5,500 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 25000 Mentors. We're looking for entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and startup community leaders to join Accelerator Lab - our training and onboarding program to launch and lead an accelerator.
Accelerator Lab Cohort 6 Program Details
- Program Dates
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Jun 30, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
- Early Admissions Deadline
- Jun 12, 2022
- Final Admissions Deadline
- Jun 26, 2022
- Entrance Fee
- $0 USD by Jun 12, 2022 ($0 USD after Jun 12, 2022)
How it works
Below are the steps to launch a virtual 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 startup experience and take our Entrepreneur DNA Test. Do you want to run a City or a Vertical accelerator?
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. Engage your ecosystem.
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.
