Rethink What's Possible: Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Ahmedabad Virtual 2022

Rethink what's possible in 2022: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.

Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act. As the global community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today it remains filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue into 2022 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.

That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Ahmedabad Virtual 2022 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Ahmedabad's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Ahmedabad Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.

Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.

We will be hosting several free startup events in Ahmedabad over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

See all upcoming events

Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process, combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.

The Ahmedabad accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Chintan Oza, Karmjitsinh Bihola, and Krishnanand Gaur. In addition, some of Ahmedabad's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Ahmedabad Founder Institute includes:

Amit Panchal: Digital Marketing Consultant, AmitPanchal.com
Anay Mashruwala: Partner, Venus Engineering Works
Ankur Bahl: Founder & CEO, Pursueit
Aravind CV: Design Thinking Professional, VERTICALS - Taylor's University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Arvind R Vohra: Ex MD - Gionee India, Angel Investor & Philanthropist
Asit Patel
Bhadresh Das: Founder , Director, VentureX Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bharat Thakkar: Managing Director, Coast Line Resources Pvt. Ltd.
Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
Devansh Majithia: Family Office , Urmin Group
Dhiraj Sharma: Founder & CEO, vCura Wellness
Dr.Kabaly Subramanian
Dr. Sanjay Chauhan: Director, Graduate School of Pharmacy, GTU, Founder, SHPERO Health LLP
Dr Shiv Prakash
Drummi Bhatt: Vice President, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Impact Investor & Mentor, KarmaKonnect
Etornam Fianoo Vidza: Founder, SPiiKA
Falguni Desai: CTO, Digient Technologies
Faraz Wadhwania: Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist, DevX Venture Fund
Ganesh Mallaya
Himanshu Arora
Hunny Bhagchandani: Founder, Torchit Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Indrajeet Mitra: Jt. Managing Director,Co-Founder, Gateway Group
Ismail Akbani: Head - Innovation & Linkages, Symbiosis Technology Business Incubator (SCEI)
Jai Diwanji
Karmjitsinh Bihola: Founder, Innodesk Designovation Services
Ketaki Gor Mehta: Advocate and Solicitor, Law firm
Krishnanand Gaur, FI Ahmedabad
Kumar Manish: Communication & Social Media Strategist , Communicate Karo
Kushal Trivedi: Founder & CEO of Multiple Award Winning EdTech Startup, PreBOO
Lalit Yagnik: Managing Director, Asia Pacific -UnifyCloud LLC; Mentor - IvyCap VC Fund; Digital Transformation Leader, ex-IBM, UnifyCloud LLC I IvyCap VC Fund I Ex-IBM
Madhusoosdan Unnithan: Chairman and Managing Director, Nirmal Energy Limited
Madiha Ahmed: Director, Realpactech Pvt Ltd and Realpactech Development Solutions LLP
Mayank Patel: CEO, IIPH NIDHI TBI For Public Health, Gandhinagar
Mirjana Perkovic: Founder & CEO, LookStyler
Mitesh Shethwala: Co-Founder & CEO, HashTechy
Munir Thakor: Angel Investor and Founder, Silicon Computech P Ltd
Parin Shah: Venture Capitalist, Equnamity
Piyalee Chattopadhyay: Executive Director, TiE, Ahmedabad
Prabhuling Zunja: Deputy Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra
PURVI BHAVSAR: Co Founder & Managing Director, Pahal financial services private limited
Rahul Vyas: Managing Director, Safe Management Services Private Limited
Rahul Bhagchandani: Group CEO, GUSEC
Rohit Qamra
Sandeep Shah: Founder, Optimized Electrotech Private Limited
Sanjaykumar Patel: Founder -Patent & Trademark Attorney, EXCELON IP - Patent & Trademark Attorneys
Saudamini Singh: Sr. Vice President, MarketGenics
Sayantan Mukherjee: Innovation Mentor, Sayantan Mukherjee Inc.
Shaishav Singh: Founder & Director, Dotcad Pvt Ltd.
Shrijay Sheth: Founder, LegalWiz.in
Sudipta Banerjee
Tarun Gurwara: Founder, Virtual Pebbles
Troy Flower: Founder, Wellteam
Uditha Rajasekara: Founder, SmartBatter
Umesh Uttamchandani: Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer, DevX (Accelerator)

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).