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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Monterrey, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00pm, nov 24, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/381167
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- [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
- How to Create Sustainable Economic Growth through Capacity Building: 12:00pm, dic 18, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/384602
- Startup Funding AMA & FI Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, FI / GP, Founder Capital): 12:00pm, dic 30, 2025 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/384867
- Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 10:00am, ene 06, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/383258
- 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 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 18, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385122
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 12:00pm, feb 25, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385458
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 12:00pm, mar 04, 2026 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/385295
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 * Ana María Prieto * Andrés Veléz * Angel Celis Botto * Carlos Felipe Gutierrez Camacho * Carlos Guayara * Daniel Otero * Diego Alejandro Muñoz * Felipe Cano * Jean Bernier * Jessica Mercedes * Jorge Quintero * Jose Betancur * José Miguel Velasco * Juan Carlos Monroy * Juan Colmenares * Juan Sebastián Castrillon * Laura Jimenez Tatis * Leonardo Gaitan * Maria Isabela Muñoz * Maria Paula Murcia * Maribel Corrales * Nicolas Becerra * Pablo Ramirez * Ricardo Mejia B. * Rosario B Casas * Santiago Rojas * Sebastian Leon * Simon Chamorro * Trevor Longino
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Monterrey to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Monterrey Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
