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 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:
Barcelona Events:
- [Restricted] Spain Fall 2026 Information Session for Accepted Founders: 6:00pm, nov 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/408771
Global or Regional Events:
- 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 Principal | 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 Fernández * Alfredo H. Cottin * Amedeo Galano * Andres Camacho * Aquiles Este * Carlos David Esteban Nieto * Carlos Jimenez * Carlos Rivadulla Oliva * Charles Ehredt * Christian Rodriguez * Daniel Gonzálvez * Federico Fernandez Dupouy * Frederic Llordachs I Marques * Guifre Belloso Manera * Gustavo Manrique Salas * Ivan E. Germanov * Ivan Germanov * Jorge Villabona * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * Juan Ernesto Aguilera Franceschi * Lula De León * Manuel Monterrubio * Marc Vallhonesta * Muriel Moscardini * Patrick Williamson * Russell Brand * Sandy Gómez * Teresa Pereyra Caramé * Timo Buetefisch * Víctor Gómez
- 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.
