Build an Amazing Company in Sustainable Energy

Alongside the NCDMB, the Founder Institute provides the proven methodology to get your startup to traction and funding

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Program Dates

Apr 12, 2023 Aug 24, 2023

Deadline

Apr 12, 2023

Entrance Fee

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

Orientation

Apr 12, 2023

05:00pm +00

Vision & Mission

Apr 19, 2023

05:00pm +00

Customer Development Sprint

Apr 26, 2023

05:00pm +01

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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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FI Energy Mentors

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

Job Orjioke

Founder @ Country wide Travels and Services Limited now pivoted to Turing Tech Limited

Kazeem Tewogbade

CEO @ Bluechip Technologies Ltd

Daniela Simão

Audit Committee Member @ BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA

Jude Obiakor

Group Managing Director @ FASYL Technology Group

Akindele Phillips

CEO @ Farmcrowdy

Khalil Halilu

EVC/CEO @ ShapShap

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FI Partners

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

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

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