Build a Great Startup in 2023 with the FI Toronto 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 Toronto program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Toronto's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Toronto 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 Toronto, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Toronto Events:

AI Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in Toronto: 6:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/400478

Global or Regional Events:

The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 12:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401665
Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 11:00am, Jul 09, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/402083
Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 1:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/402206
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395099
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 12:00pm, Jul 28, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401194
Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 12:00pm, Aug 04, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395157
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 8:30am, Aug 10, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395131
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 8:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395075
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395184
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 8:00pm, Aug 25, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399773
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 12:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395209
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 12:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398314
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395232
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395258
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395283
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 12:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395304
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 8:00pm, Nov 17, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395327
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 12:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/395355

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The Toronto program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gilberto Gandra (N/A, N/A), Sunil Sharma (Canada Director, Founder Institute).

In addition, some of Toronto'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 Toronto Founder Institute includes:

* Adeo Ressi * Ayhan K. Isaacs * Brice Scheschuk * Bryan Gold * David Jorjani * Don Samoil * Favour Ori * Fion Lee-Madan * George Bordianu * Jafar Owainati * Jeremy Potvin * Lance Cottrell * Maarij Rehman * Marcello Tommasi * Mercedes Bankston * Mike Suprovici * Mohan Markandaier * Noah Dolgoy * Paul Parsons * Preet Singh * Raymond Luk * Reuven Cohen * Richard Hyatt * Russell Brand * Ryan Micheletti * Saroop Bharwani * Tracy Leparulo * Trevor Longino * Vikas Gupta * Will Greenblatt