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 Italy program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Italy's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Italy 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 Italy, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 6:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/398709
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/399056
The Italy program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alberto Martellini (Founder Institute Innovation Partner, Vision to Life), Amadeus Samson, Ariona Krasniqi ( Local Leader – Mentor Network, Founder Institute), Azra Gurbuz (Local Leader - Marketing & Community Lead, FI), Giovanni Salvi (Data Scientist, Serenis).
In addition, some of Italy'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 Italy Founder Institute includes:
* Alberto Giusti * Alberto Lombardi * Alessandro Cillario * Alessandro Zanchetton * Andrea Ramoino * Anna Gaile * Antonia Verna * Aras Bilgen * Bruno Reggiani * Edoardo Volta * Enrico Frascati * Fabio Costa * Francesco Gia * Giancarlo Vergine * Irene Verheijen * Iwona Kerr * Jeffrey Paine * Marco De Biasi * Massimo Romani * Michele Mattei * Pier Paolo Mucelli * Pietro Braguglia * Rajel Khambhaita * Russ Lewis * Sadegh Sarvi * Simone Dozza * Stefano Toro * Sush Bapna * Varun Jain * Victor Schiller
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Italy to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Italy Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
