Now is the Time to Build Your FoodTech or AgTech Startup

Apply to Founder Institute to get a global support network, industry expertise and a structured program to get your startup to growth

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Program Dates
Nov 27, 2026 Feb 05, 2027
Early Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Early Entrance Fee
$799 $1299
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The Agentic 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 industry experts, startup mentors and fellow founders that are invested in your success.
Get access to a lifetime of support, partners and follow-up programs that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structure and Focus

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, industry experts and mentors.

Challenging Program

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you to get better 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.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding
Nov 20, 2026
07:00pm EET
Kickoff
Nov 27, 2026
07:00pm EET
Vision
Dec 04, 2026
07:00pm EET
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Featured Grad

FI Grad Company

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.

FI Grad

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
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Udemy (IPO, 2021)

FI Finland - Nordics Mentors

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

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Henric Westergren

Business Developer @ Softhouse
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Moaz Hamid

founding partner @ mvmt ventures
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Jens Wernborg

Director @ Startup Grind Hong Kong
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Stéphane Nasser

Co-Founder @ OpenVC
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Sandra Jona

Legal Counsel @ LW Advisory
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Sofia Lindelöw

Managing Director Nordics @ Norrsken

FI Partners

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

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