Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Australia NZ 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 Australia & New Zealand ANZ program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from top Kiwi & Australian investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Australia and NZ 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 NZ and Australia, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Australia Events:

Sales Growth b2b & b2c with AI: Masterclass with William Wang: 6:00pm, Jul 15, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/372714
[Restricted] Australia Spring 2025 VIP Launch Mixer (In-Person): 5:30pm, Jul 29, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/368129

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 3:00am, Jul 01, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/371717
Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 3:00am, Jul 03, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374039
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00am, Jul 08, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/370446
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 3:00am, Jul 10, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374101
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 3:00am, Jul 15, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374719
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 3:00am, Jul 17, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374108
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 3:00am, Jul 24, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374137
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 3:00am, Aug 12, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374673
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 3:00am, Aug 19, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/374879
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00am, Aug 26, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/375562
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 3:00am, Sep 18, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/373834

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The Australia & NZ program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Benjamin Chong (Partner, Right Click Capital), Paul Krajewski (Product Management / Research MarTech SaaS, SalesEnablement.wordpress.com/about), Sydney Admin (FI Admin account, FI Sydney).

In addition, some of Australia's & New Zealand'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 Australia Founder Institute includes:

* Adeline Chu * Ben Pecotich * Benjamin Chong * Benjamin Ranck * Bill Trestrail * Bjorn Halfmann * Brendan Yell * Brodie Mc Culloch * Caroline Lepron * David Kenney * Dennis Kibirev * Dylan Mc Donnell * James Moody * Jo Ann Suchard * Leila Alem * Matt Allen * Matthew Browne * Neil Smith * Paul Grimes * Pete Cooper * Roger Do * Roman Kovalenko * Ryan Cross * Sorrel Kesby * Timo Kugler * Tom Dawkins * Tomaj Bayat * Vanessa Ronan Pearce * Will Ericksson * William Mc Cahey