Build a Great Startup in 2023 with the FI Barcelona Startup Accelerator

The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Barcelona - Spain 2025 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Barcelona's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Barcelona Founder Institute today.

Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Barcelona, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, nov 11, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/378951
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield: 7:00pm, nov 17, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/379356
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, nov 24, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/379488
Build Your 2026 Startup Operations Plan: 7:00pm, dic 01, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/381650
Hiring for Startups: How to Build Your Team Early: 7:00pm, dic 08, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/380764
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding: 6:00pm, dic 10, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/381003
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, ene 26, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/382004

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The Barcelona program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alfredo Cottin (Managing Partner, Post Data), Ana Duro (Fundador / CEO, Acento Digital), Andres Camacho, Barcelona Admin (., StartYou), Daniel Gonzalvez (Investment Manager | Chapter Director, Founder Institute), Federico Fernandez Dupouy (Entrepreneurship, Solar Energy, Finance & Investments, OTEPI & IESA), Raphael Jardim (Barcelona Program Director, Founder Institute).

In addition, some of Barcelona's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Barcelona Founder Institute includes:

* Abdellah Aouf * Alberto Gutierrez * Alberto Levy * Borja De Gabriel Perez Sauquillo * Carlos Jimenez * Charles Ehredt * Daniel Vecino * David Gonzalez Castro * David Masó * Fabian Geyrhalter * Franklin Kamnang Ngansop * Gabriel Gurovich * Glen Hellman * Jaime García Cantero * Joan Marcos * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * Juan Carlos Pascual * Kamal Hassan * Karim Djerboa * Karina Rasic * Manuel Moreno Castell * Marc Vallhonesta * Marcos Polanco * Michael Clark * Moritz Spangenberg * Nacho González Barros * Oriol Vinzia * Philippe Brun * Trevor Longino * Violeta Garin