Transforming Potential into Global Impact
Future Innovators is a free incubator designed to empower refugees and displaced people in the United States to build new technology businesses.
MM
Forcibly Displaced People Worldwide
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Increase since 2014
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are Displaced for 5+ Years
Our mission is to transform the lives of displaced individuals, unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit and empowering them to become the innovators, leaders, and job creators of tomorrow.
Future Innovators Incubator
This part-time, online startup incubator provides displaced people with the training, mentorship, and tools needed to make their startup ideas a reality.
Proven Methodology
A process and platform that has launched 7,500+ startups worldwide
Expert Feedback
Work with experienced startup mentors and investors
100% Free
Zero fees or equity considerations for participants
Future Innovators 2025
Fully VirtualEarly Deadline
Feb 23, 2025Final Deadline
Mar 23, 2025
Four decades ago, I arrived in New York City as a refugee from Afghanistan with nothing but dreams and determination. Today, as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, I stand with a promise—a promise to rewrite the narrative for displaced individuals worldwide. The Future Innovators Program isn't just an initiative; it's a revolution in human potential.
Program Benefits
Future Innovators is more than an education — it’s a launchpad for life-changing opportunities. Apply to this groundbreaking program and start building your future.
Join a Global Network of Entrepreneurs
Meet other aspiring founders and technology entrepreneurs from 100+ countries.
No Idea or Existing Business Required
Future Innovators is designed to help founders at the very earliest stages of a startup.
Get World-Class Entrepreneurial Training
Attend 15+ live and interactive sessions with top startup mentors, advisors, and investors.
Receive Constant Feedback and Reviews
Get hundreds of feedback touchpoints to help you make the right early decisions for your business.
Get Access to Investors
Network with angels and get opportunities to pitch advisors and investors across the globe.
Utilize the Top Founder Platform
Build your business using helpful AI tools, resources, guides, and $2MM+ in partner deals in the FounderGen Platform.
A Structured Process
Future Innovators provides a sequential, step-by-step process for startup growth.
Session Calendar
See the dates for the first-ever Future Innovators program, starting in 2025
Join the Movement
Applications are open for the Future Innovators program, and only a limited number of spots are available.
Future Innovators Mentors
Top Mentors are committing their time to help displaced people launch businesses. Stay tuned for more!
Events
Join us for an upcoming event to meet other founders and experts
Powered by the Founder Institute
Based in Silicon Valley, the Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, FI's accelerators have helped launch thousands of fast-growing, funded technology companies across nearly every geography, industry, and sector.
7,500+
Portfolio Companies
$1.85BN+
Portfolio Company Funding
200+
Chapter Cities
100+
Chapter Countries
6
Continents
35,000+
Global Mentors & Advisors
Partners in Innovation
Top global partners share our mission to empower displaced people to launch technology businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Future Innovators is a free program, with zero equity requirements.
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Future Innovators is a program designed to help displaced people in the United States of all ages to build tech or tech-enabled businesses. The main criteria for acceptance is the Founder Institute Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, which is part of the application process.
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Yes! Please attend an upcoming Info Session to hear an overview of our programs and chat with our team.
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.
