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Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Hyderabad - in 11 Weeks

The Founder Institute Inc & IIIT Hyderabad, CIE join hands to bring FI's AI-native company builder to turn ideas into global businesses.

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In-Person
Program Dates
Sep 18, 2026 Nov 27, 2026
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Entrance Fee
$599
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The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Modelled on proven Global Framework, guided by seasoned Founders and Mentors and alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured process.

Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply

In development since 2009
Updated frequently based on global feedback

Highly Structured and Sequential

Clear growth sprints with weekly deliverables
Engineered to reduce complexity and help you focus

Constant Feedback from Mentors

10 Weekly Feedback Sessions and Office Hours on your pitch, progress, and data to help you make the right decisions
Office hours provide individual, personalized time with industry experts

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding
Sep 11, 2026
06:00pm IST
Kickoff
Sep 18, 2026
06:00pm IST
Vision
Sep 25, 2026
06:00pm IST
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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.

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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.

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Udemy (IPO, 2021)

Leadership

Our leadership team are proven ecosystem experts & along with IIIT H, CIE team will guide you through the challenges of your early-stage startup.

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Sujit Jagirdar

Former CEO & CIO @ T-Hub

IIIT Hyderabad, CIE Collaboration

We're your local chapter - FI's proven global program for early stage startup acceleration teams up with with IIIT Hyderabad CIE in leveraging our deep connections in the Hyderabad startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.

Accelerate your startup journey in 11 weeks
Connect with global and local Founders, Mentors, Investors and Partners
Build a solid foundation and Raise your startup's status in the ecosystem

Mentors

Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Moorthy K

Co-Founder and CEO @ Nichebrains
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Prasad Vanga

Founder & Chief Accelerator
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Sanjay Jesrani

Founder & CEO @ Go North Ventures
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Vineel Nalla

Vineel Nalla @ NBOS Technologies
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Srinivas Kollipara

Managing Partner @ Biome
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Srini Chandupatla

Co-Founder & COO @ Manjeera Digital Systems

FI Partners

Quickly increase connections to other ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.

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