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Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Nordics
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
Virtual First This program will contain both online and in-person events, but all required sessions will be online.
Learn more here .
Program Dates
Oct 20, 2025
Jan 13, 2026
Early Deadline
Jun 8, 2025
Early Entrance Fee
$199
$399
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
Onboarding
Oct 13, 2025
06:00pm CEST
Accelerator Kickoff
Oct 20, 2025
06:00pm CEST
Vision & Mission
Oct 21, 2025
06:00pm CEST
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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
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Udemy (IPO, 2021)
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.
FI Nordics Mentors
Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.
Chris Foltz
Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence @ Founder Institute
FI Partners
Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.
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.
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