Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Chile 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 Chile program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Chile's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Chile 2026 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 Chile, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Chile Events:

Conozca a los directores de FI locales y otros miembros de la red FI: 6:00pm, mar 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374240

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 3:00pm, feb 17, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385069
Meet Early-Stage Founders looking for a Co-Founder (Online Networking Event): 3:00pm, feb 23, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/388139
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 3:00pm, feb 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385404
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 10:30pm, mar 02, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/388418
Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 3:00pm, mar 03, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385240
What Do Investors Really Look For? Startup Funding Q&A: 1:00pm, mar 09, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/387402
The 10x Leadership Framework for Growth in Large Organisations : 2:00pm, mar 10, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/389223
From Zero to Startup Idea: A Practical Founder Framework: 9:00am, mar 16, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/387581
Cash Flow Survival for a First-Time Founder: 1:00pm, mar 17, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/388811
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 1:00pm, mar 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/389019
How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 8:00pm, abr 13, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/389446

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The Chile program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Cristobal Henriquez (Director General / Socio Fundador, VentureCapital Investment Group / @ Founder Institute), Javier Hasbun (Entrepreneur, Financial Advisor, Teacher and Musician | CEO at Tu Firma Digital | Board Member at Venture Capital | Partner Digital Ventures LA, VC), Robinson Soto (Director en VC Group | Financiamiento, innovación y desarrollo de negocios | Director Local, Founder Institute).

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

Alex Harasic: Business Development Manager - Startups & Venture Capital, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Alfredo Zepeda: Consultor Estratégico, Director Independiente
Allan Jarry: Founder, JarryIP SpA & Dadneo VC
Andres Gallardo: Director Ejecutivo, Desafío Latam
Andres Ginestar: Director Ejecutivo, Talentoso
Andrés Leiva: CEO, Videsk
Boris Gonzalez Ojeda: Director | Presidente de ARIA Los Ríos, EfectoVisual
Bruno Villalobos: Director de Inteligencia Artificial , SUBE IA
Catalina De La Parra: Dra. en Artes, Facilitadora de capacitaciones para equipos.
Cristian Frenkel: CEO, RADAR: Marketing para eCommerce y Negocios B2B
Cristian Tala: Inversionista VC, Ángel y Emprendedor | , El Ecosistema Startup
Cristobal Henríquez: Director General, VC Group
Cristóbal Camino: CEO, Nube Cowork
Eduardo Steffens: Director de empresas, Inversionista
Eilyn Roca: Proyectos e innovación, Franquicias Internacionales
Fernando Hoffmann Rencoret: 🚀 Brand Manager | Marketing, Branding y Negocios Digitales | +8 años conectando marcas con personas | MBA, Café Marketero
Francisco (Chopan) Catrileo: Co-Founder, Palta Labs
German Velasco Perez: CEO, E-Mov
Hussam Sufan: CEO, SearchBrand.ai
Ivan Pino Saavedra: CEO, Plant Based Biotech
Javier Hasbun: Managing Partner, VC Group
Javier Cortes: Socio Fundador | Tax & Legal | IA Tech, Cortés Del Río
Jorge Pizarro: Director Comercial | Experto en Comercialización Tecnológica | FINTECH | Profesor Adjunto MBA UC | Automatización de cobranza y recaudación B2B & B2C | Reducción de morosidad | Pagos sin fricción | Open Finance, UPAGO
José García Herz: Managing Partner, MKF Ventures
Juan Eduardo Fantini: Partner & Chief Investment Officer, CIO Invest
Juan Pablo Cappello: Principal, Greenberg Traurig
Juan Pablo Merino: Founder, REX Labs
Kim Maturana, UPGirl
Konrad Peschka: Founder, Konredus
Luis Mourgues: Corporate Venture Lead, Transelec
Manuel Fernandez: CEO , GoVentas
Manuel Rengifo: CEO, Emprende-T
Marco Antonio Alvarez: Chairman of the Board, CCAF La Araucana
Maria Ines Miranda: CEO, Innovature
Mario Godoy Zanni: Estratega y business intelligence, M&A
Oscar Casal: Founding Partner, Mondios Partners & CFO Rebel Factory
Pablo Gonzalez Rogers: CEO, GUX Technologies
Pablo Chandía Bascuñan: Articulador de Innovación Estratégica, IA Aplicada
Patricio Pizarro: Founder, Nube Cowork | Trinity Partners
Paula Bertone: Co-Founder & CRO, GROW
Raimundo Mujica Sotomayor: CEO, Quimun
Ramon Gutiérrez: CEO, Be You
Ricardo Ibañez Villaroel: Fundador, Grupo Defensa
Roberto Musso: President, Digevo
Robinson Soto Fuentes: Director, VC Group
Rodrigo Carrillo: Mentor y Asesor Internacional en Innovación e IA Generativa, Sube IA
Tim Delhaes: CEO, Restacked.ai
Tomas Bercovich: CEO and Founder, Zhetapricing
Veronika Fischer: Experta, Desarrollo de Negocios y Mentoría