Caribbean, meet Silicon Valley. Build an Innovative Startup.
Founder Institute provides a proven process, global mentors and investors to guide your startup from idea to funding. Apply for FREE today.
Virtual FirstProgram Dates
Early Deadline
Dec 7, 2025Early Entrance Fee
$249 $399
The Core Experience
You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded founders, you will build your startup in a structured, proven methodology.
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.
LAC Startups: Why the Cayman Islands Are the Region's Gateway
Founder Institute Online Information Session
Hiring for Startups: How to Build Your Team Early
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures)
See more Events
Leadership
Our leadership team are proven startup experts who know how to walk you through the challenges of your early-stage startup.
FI Caribbean Mentors
Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.
Michael Queralt
Start Up - IQ
FI Partners
Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.
Have any questions?
Google
Linkedin
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 8,600 entrepreneurs raise over 1.9BN 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.
