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:

Meet the Sydney Founder Institute Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 5:30pm, May 29, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/368148
[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
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 3:00am, May 13, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/369108
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 3:00am, Jun 03, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/370921
How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 3:00am, Jun 05, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/371480
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 10:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/370732
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 3:00am, Jun 24, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/371878
Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 3:00am, Jun 26, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/372091
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 3:00am, Jul 01, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/371717
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00am, Jul 08, 2025 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/370446

See all upcoming events

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:

* Alejandro Patterson * Alex Samson * Anna Cheng * Ashton Bishop * Ben Pecotich * Benjamin Chong * Benjamin Ranck * Brendan Yell * Brodie Mc Culloch * Caroline Lepron * Cheryl Mack * Chris Clark * David Kenney * Franziska Iseli * Greg Campbell * Jack Qi * Jo Ann Suchard * Magdalena Reith * Matt Allen * Michelle Gilmore * Paul Krajewski * Pavel Reddy * Prashant Gami * Rachel White * Rebecca Dooley * Romain Bonjean * Roman Kovalenko * Timo Kugler * Vanessa Ronan Pearce * William Mc Cahey