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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Barcelona, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Break the Idea Loop: Decide What to Build in the Age of AI: 2:00am, sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391576
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, sep 28, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/398268
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 6:00pm, oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391084
- 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/405809
- 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
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:
* Adeo Ressi * Alberto Levy * Alex Dantart * Alex Navarro * Alexandre Bussutil * Axel Serena * Christian Rodriguez * Daniel Silva * Daniel Vecino * David Gonzalez Castro * David Masó * Fabian Geyrhalter * Franklin Kamnang Ngansop * Glen Hellman * Ivan E. Germanov * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * José Bermejo * Juan Carlos Pascual * Justin Wilcox * Kamal Hassan * Karina Rasic * Luis Martín Cabiedes * Misa Nikolic * Oriol Vinzia * Ricardo Pla * Timo Buetefisch * Trevor Longino * Violeta Garin * Vladimir Pletyukhin * Álvaro Miguel Cabrera
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Barcelona to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Barcelona Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
