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:

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, nov 10, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381103
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Unlock Your Region’s Entrepreneurial Potential for Economic Growth: 11:00am, nov 12, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381125
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield (GP, Ascend VC): 12:00pm, nov 17, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381146
Si estás construyendo hoy tu Startup, estás destinado a fracasar!: 5:00pm, nov 20, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/382629
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00pm, nov 24, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381167
[Restricted] Pitch Day: Presenta tu Startup a Arkangeles y levanta tu ronda de capital: 5:00pm, nov 27, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/382693
How to Build Your 2026 Startup Operations Plan: 12:00pm, dic 01, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381705
Hiring for Startups: How to Build Your Team Early: 12:00pm, dic 08, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381192
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures): 11:00am, dic 10, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381181
Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 10:00am, ene 06, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/383258
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00pm, ene 26, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/382058

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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:

* Adeo Ressi * Alan Colmenares * Alberto Parra * Ana María Prieto * Andrés Bello * Antoine Morin * Camilo Gómez * David Orrego * Diego Alejandro Muñoz * Francisco Uriarte * Jennifer Poole * Jorge Quintero * Jose Betancur * José Miguel Velasco * Juan Carlos Monroy * Laura Jimenez Tatis * Lorena Sanchez Garcia * Mads Schmidt Petersen * Maira Betancur * Marco De Biasi * Maria Paula Murcia * Maribel Corrales * Mateo Trujillo * Nicolas Becerra * Ramón Rodríguez * Raíssa De Mello João * Ricardo Mejia B. * Sandy Gómez * Sebastian Leon * Valentina Giraldo Henao