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:

What Startup Ecosystems Get Wrong, and How to Fix Them: 10:30am, mar 30, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/394211
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Solo-Founder 101: How Anyone Can Start a Business Using AI: 10:00am, mar 31, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/392510
From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 6:00pm, abr 06, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/392173
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
Turn Your Expertise Into an Audience on LinkedIn: 10:00am, abr 27, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/392374
How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Company: 10:00am, abr 28, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/393986
How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 10:30am, may 04, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/394491
How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 6:00pm, may 18, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390260
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 10:00am, jun 02, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390421
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 6:30pm, jun 08, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/388404
Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 6:00pm, jun 15, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/393152
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 6:00pm, jul 06, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/392802
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 10:00am, jul 20, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390559
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:30am, ago 10, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/393275
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
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 10:00am, sep 01, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/392892
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: 6:30pm, oct 05, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/390835
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 10:00am, oct 13, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/393405
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 11:00am, nov 03, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/393031
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 01, 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, AIDA 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:

* Alberto Parra * Ana Maria Ortegón * Andrés Veléz * Antoine Morin * Berg Moe * Camilo Gómez * Catalina Quintana * Chris Lascor * Daniel Otero * Jessica Mercedes * Jorge Quintero * Jose Betancur * Juan Pablo Alvarez * Juan Sebastián Castrillon * Laura Jimenez Tatis * León Papu * Marco De Biasi * Maria Paula Murcia * Mariana Velásquez * Nicolas Becerra * Pablo Molina * Pablo Ramirez * Ramón Rodríguez * Ricardo Mejia B. * Santiago Rojas * Sebastian Leon * Sergio Pachón * Simon Chamorro * Tomás Ríos * Torrey Smith