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, abr 29, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/366739
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00am, may 06, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/370088
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
Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 4:00pm, may 15, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/370947
Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, may 19, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/368381
Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 6:00pm, may 29, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/371188
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, jun 02, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/370535
How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, jun 04, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/371323
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, jun 10, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/370874
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, jul 07, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/370308

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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:

* Alberto Gutierrez * Alejandro Pons * Alejandro Virchez Azuara * Alex Dantart * Björn Ühss * Carlos Jimenez * Christian Rodriguez * Cédric Naintré * David Tomás * Fabian Geyrhalter * Gabriel Gurovich * Glen Hellman * Heiko Rauch * Iñigo Cavestany * Joan Marcos * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * José Bermejo * Juan Carlos Pascual * Kamal Hassan * Karim Djerboa * Luis Martín Cabiedes * Manuel Minguez * Marc Vallhonesta * Miguel Pérez * Pablo Fernandez Iglesias * Philippe Brun * Russell Brand * Sandy Gómez * Violeta Garin * Ziv Gillat