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:

Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders: 12:00pm, ene 14, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/386011
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Why Startups and Small Businesses Require Different Policy Approaches: 12:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/386508
Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 7:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/384269
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00pm, ene 26, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/382058
Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 12:00pm, feb 02, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/383925
How to Transform Your Region into a Hub for Cross-Border Entrepreneurship: 12:00pm, feb 03, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/387001
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 7:00pm, feb 09, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/383734
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’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 12:00pm, feb 24, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385458
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

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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 María Prieto * Angel Celis Botto * Antoine Morin * Chris Foltz * Chris Lascor * Conrad Egusa * Daniel Escobar * Diego Alejandro Muñoz * Felipe Cano * Jean Bernier * Jennifer Timm * Jorge Hernan Nieto Botero * Jorge Quintero * José Miguel Velasco * Juan Colmenares * Juan Sebastián Castrillon * Laura Jimenez Tatis * León Papu * Mads Schmidt Petersen * Maira Betancur * Maria Isabela Muñoz * Mariana Velásquez * Maribel Corrales * Ramón Rodríguez * Rosario B Casas * Santiago Rojas * Sebastian Leon * Sebastián Jaramillo * Tomás Ríos * Valentina Giraldo Henao