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 New York program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from New York's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the New York 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 New York, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 8:30pm, Sep 14, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/403507
- Break the Idea Loop: Decide What to Build in the Age of AI: 8:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398809
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 12:00pm, Sep 28, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398255
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 12:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398719
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399047
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 12:00pm, Oct 20, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398698
The New York program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Ken Parker (Director, Humans for AI), Lara Hejtmanek (Director, FI - NY), New York Admin (Founder Institute , New York), Reid Hamilton (Executive Director, NYC Innovation Collective).
In addition, some of New York'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 New York Founder Institute includes:
* Abdellah Aouf * Adam Kirsch * Bill Rivkin * Brian Hecht * Carolyn Katz * Conrad Egusa * Daniel Nelson * David Silverstein * Franklin Kamnang Ngansop * Helena Fogarty * Ignacio Castro * Jack Sousa * John Dallas * Jordan Jocius * Jose Martins * Julien Lancha * Kathryn Thiele * Khalil Zahar * Mark DeSantis * Matt Rodak * Meghan Messenger * Melissa Li * Nana Parry * Nelly Yusupova * Rachel Kroft * Rosemarie Truman * Samuel Newbold * Shibin Muhammed * Spandan Saha * Thomas Fandrich
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in New York to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the New York Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
