Build an Amazing Company from Ghana

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
Nov 03, 2026 Jan 22, 2027
Early Deadline
Aug 19, 2026
Early Entrance Fee
$299 $549
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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.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Kickoff
Nov 03, 2026
04:30pm UTC
Vision
Nov 06, 2026
04:30pm UTC
Validation
Nov 13, 2026
04:30pm UTC
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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 Ghana Mentors & Experts

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

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Ajuma Ataguba

Managing Director @ Founder Institute, Abuja
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Carla De Calvo Dantas

CLV Founder and Lawyer @ CLV Advogados
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Nkiru Balonwu

Managing Partner @ RDF
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Berg Moe

Founder @ Gründervekst AS
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Olayinka James

President/CEO @ CYBEROPS INC.
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Lateef Ashekun

Deputy Chief Information Officer @ Fulton County Government

FI Partners

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

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