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:

Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder : 7:00pm, abr 07, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/365663
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Choose the Right Fundraising Path for Your Startup: 7:00pm, abr 09, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/367479
Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, abr 14, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/368381
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00am, abr 17, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/366818
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 2:00am, abr 24, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/367869
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, abr 29, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/366739
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 2:00am, may 08, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/366582
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 7:00pm, may 12, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/366365

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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), 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 * Adeo Ressi * Alberto Gutierrez * Alberto Levy * Alejandro Pons * Alejandro Virchez Azuara * Alex Dantart * Arcui Usoara * Axel Serena * Björn Ühss * Carlos Jimenez * Christian Rodriguez * Daniel Vecino * David Masó * Fabian Geyrhalter * Javier Cuñat * Karina Rasic * Luis Martín Cabiedes * Manuel Moreno Castell * Maria Escarti Barcia * Michael Clark * Oscar Macia * Patrick Williamson * Ricardo Pla * Rosario B Casas * Sebastian Lora * Timo Buetefisch * Vladimir Pletyukhin * Ziv Gillat * Álvaro Miguel Cabrera