Build an Amazing Company in Germany
The Founder Institute provides a global support network and a proven methodology to get your startup to traction and funding
Virtual FirstProgram Dates
Early Deadline
Dec 1, 2024Early Entrance Fee
$499 $699
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
Structured Methodology
Challenging Process
Session Calendar
Below are the dates for the upcoming program
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.
Join an Online Information Session
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.
Events
Join us for an upcoming event - local or global - to meet other founders and experts. Learn what you need to know now to scale your startup.
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Founder Institute Online Information Session
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research
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Leadership
Our leadership team are proven startup experts who know how to walk you through the challenges of your early-stage startup.
FI Cologne Mentors
Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.
FI Partners
Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.