Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Spain

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Program Dates

nov 04, 2025 ene 28, 2026

Early Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Early Entrance Fee

$399 $599

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.

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Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding

oct 28, 2025

06:00pm CET

Accelerator Kickoff

nov 04, 2025

06:00pm CET

Vision & Mission

nov 05, 2025

06:00pm CET

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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.

Gagan Biyani

Udemy (IPO, 2021)

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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.

Alfredo Cottin

Managing Partner @ Post Data

Ana Duro

Fundador / CEO @ Acento Digital

Daniel Gonzalvez

Investment Manager | Chapter Director @ Founder Institute

Federico Fernandez Dupouy

Entrepreneurship, Solar Energy, Finance & Investments @ OTEPI & IESA

Raphael Jardim

Barcelona Program Director @ Founder Institute

FI Barcelona Mentors

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

Agus Gómez

Founder & CEO @ Wallapop

Sandy Gómez

Director @ FI Caracas

Ines Luna Baena

CEO @ The Double E

Oriol Huesa Ripoll

CMO @ TicketBureau

Nadine Zerrini

Director @ Founder Institute Boston

Marc Basté Alujas

Co-Founder & CEO @ Lexdir Global

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FI Partners

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

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El Founder Institute es el programa de entrenamiento de emprendedores y de lanzamiento de empresas significativas más grande del mundo, que ayuda a los aspirantes a fundadores en todo el mundo a construir compañías de tecnología duraderas. Basado en Silicon Valley y con sedes en 100 países, el Founder Institute ha ayudado a lanzar más de 7,500 compañías. La misión es "Globalizar a Silicon Valley" y construir ecosistemas sostenibles de empresas significativas que crearán un millón de nuevos puestos de trabajo a nivel mundial.