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: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 12:00pm, mar 03, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385295
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
What Do Investors Really Look For? Startup Funding Q&A with Keshia Theobald-van Gent: 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
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 6:30pm, mar 10, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388404
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
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Andrew D’Souza (VIP Event): 10:00am, mar 19, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/389901
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 10:00am, mar 24, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388997
Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 6:00pm, abr 07, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390114
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
Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 10:00am, abr 14, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390689
How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 10:00am, may 18, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390260
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 10:00am, jun 15, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390421
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 10:00am, jul 20, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390559
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 10:00am, ago 10, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/391111
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 6:00pm, ago 18, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/391242
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 6:00pm, sep 21, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/391520
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 10:00am, oct 13, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390835
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 7:00pm, nov 17, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/391386
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 11:00am, dic 08, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390971

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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:

* Alan Colmenares * Antoine Morin * Berg Moe * Carlos Guayara * Chris Foltz * Chris Lascor * Conrad Egusa * Daniel Escobar * Diego Alejandro Muñoz * Francisco Uriarte * Jennifer Poole * Juan Carlos Monroy * Juan Pablo Alvarez * Juan Sebastián Castrillon * Leonardo Gaitan * León Papu * Luis Betancourt * Maira Betancur * Marco De Biasi * Maria Paula Murcia * Mateo Trujillo * Pablo Ramirez * Ramón Rodríguez * Ricardo Mejia B. * Rosario B Casas * Sandy Gómez * Sebastian Leon * Sebastián Jaramillo * Simon Chamorro * Trevor Longino