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 Benelux program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Amsterdam's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Benelux 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 Amsterdam, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 2:30am, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/403544
- How to Build a Real Business with AI: 6:30pm, Sep 16, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/404526
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, Sep 28, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/398286
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 6:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/395140
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/395269
- Build a Mobile App Without a Developer, in 90 Minutes: 6:30pm, Oct 14, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/404844
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:00pm, Oct 20, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/395107
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/395286
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Amsterdam): https://FI.co/e/395333
The Amsterdam program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Ingeborg Gasser-Kriss (Board Director, Innovation Advisor , FoodTech), Jacqueline Kressner (Impact Advisor, JK Advisory), Kasia Sadowska (Founder, FutureHabits.Tech), Lilla Peczely (co-director, Founder Institute Switzerland - Israel chapter), Simon Fuehrer (Program Manager, Founder Institute Austria), Stanish Gunasekaran (Visiting Chief of Staff, 4P Capital), Stephan Kreiger (Director, FI Vienna).
In addition, some of Amsterdam'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 Amsterdam Founder Institute includes:
* Abdellah Aouf * Amit Grinvald * Barbara Van Lodensteijn * Charlotte Christensen * Christian Zeidler * Daan Weddepohl * Ebin Ephrem Elavathingal * Eleni Lialiamou * Erika Darmstaedter * Fabian Geyrhalter * Firas Saedaddin * Florian Kandler * Franklin Kamnang Ngansop * Gregor Zehetner * Jacqueline Kressner * Jimmy Jaspers * Kiziltan Yüceil * Lubomila Jordanova * Lucy Izquierdo Greene * Lukas Wieser * Malgorzata Goraczek * Michael Dobersberger * Nik Zechner * Pamela Wolf * Pouria Kay * Sara Bentsen * Stanish Gunasekaran * Stavros Pavlidis * Valentina Podda * Vladimir Pletyukhin
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Amsterdam to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Benelux Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
