Build a Great Startup in 2023 with the FI Monterrey 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 Monterrey - Latam 2026 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Monterrey's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Monterrey 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 Monterrey, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 12:00pm, feb 17, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385122
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Meet Early-Stage Founders looking for a Co-Founder (Online Networking Event): 12:00pm, feb 23, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388129
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 12:00pm, feb 24, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385458
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 7:30pm, mar 02, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388404
Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 12:00pm, mar 03, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385295
What Do Investors Really Look For? Startup Funding Q&A: 10:00am, mar 09, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/387392
The 10x Leadership Framework for Growth in Large Organisations : 11:00am, mar 10, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/389197
From Zero to Startup Idea: A Practical Founder Framework: 6:00am, mar 16, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/387560
Cash Flow Survival for a First-Time Founder: 10:00am, mar 17, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388789
Perfect Your Pitch: Expert Feedback to Secure Investor Interest: 10:00am, mar 24, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388997
How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 6:00pm, abr 13, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/389431

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The Monterrey program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Guillermo Guzman (.General Partner, Guzman Ventures), Jorge H Nieto (Founder & CEO, Expedit Capital).

In addition, some of Monterrey'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 Monterrey Founder Institute includes:

* Ana Maria Ortegón * Andrés Bello * Andrés Veléz * Carlos Guayara * Catalina Quintana * Daniel Escobar * David Orrego * Diego Alejandro Muñoz * Enrique Echavarria * Jennifer Timm * Jessica Mercedes * Jorge Quintero * Jose Betancur * Juan Colmenares * Juan Pablo Alvarez * Julián Vergara Albán * Laura Jimenez Tatis * Leonardo Gaitan * Mads Schmidt Petersen * Maria Isabela Muñoz * Maria Paula Murcia * Mariana Velásquez * Maribel Corrales * Nicolas Becerra * Rosario B Casas * Sebastián Jaramillo * Sergio Pachón * Torrey Smith * Trevor Longino * Valentina Giraldo Henao