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 Fall 2026 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:

Barcelona Events:

How to Get Your First Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 6:00pm, jul 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/400692

Global or Regional Events:

The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 6:00pm, jul 08, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401612
Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 5:00pm, jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/402005
Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 7:00pm, jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/402131
How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan: 6:00pm, jul 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401839
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390532
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, jul 28, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401129
Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 6:00pm, ago 04, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391084
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, ago 10, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393243
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:30am, ago 11, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392853
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, ago 19, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391296
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 2:00am, ago 26, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/399794
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392860
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/398268
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 2:00am, sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391576
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 2:30am, oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390808
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393373
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392998
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391449
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, dic 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390948

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The Barcelona program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including 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 * Alejandro Virchez Azuara * Alex Dantart * Alex Navarro * Amit Grinvald * Arcui Usoara * Axel Serena * Christoph Sollich * Cédric Naintré * David Tomás * Federico Fernandez Dupouy * Gabriel Gurovich * Iñigo Cavestany * Jaime García Cantero * Jaume Mayor I Agell * Joan Marcos * Justin Wilcox * Karina Rasic * Marcos Polanco * Maria Escarti Barcia * Miguel Pérez * Moritz Spangenberg * Nacho González Barros * Nektar Baziotis * Pablo Fernandez Iglesias * Ricardo Pla * Roger Yee * Rosario B Casas * Trevor Longino * Víctor Gómez