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.
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:
- Innovación IA: Estrategias y Casos de Impacto Empresarial en Chile: 6:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374242
- Meet the Santiago Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 6:00pm, feb 04, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374241
- Meet the Valdivia Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 10:00am, feb 11, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/382939
- 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
- Startup Funding AMA & FI Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, FI / GP, Founder Capital): 3:00pm, dic 30, 2025 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/384812
- Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 1:00pm, ene 06, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/383199
- Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders: 3:00pm, ene 14, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385958
- Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 10:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/384240
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00pm, ene 26, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/382016
- Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 3:00pm, feb 02, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/383872
- How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 10:00pm, feb 09, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/383703
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 3:00pm, feb 17, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385069
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 3:00pm, feb 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385404
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 3:00pm, mar 03, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385240
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:
- 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, 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
- 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
- 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, Grindery
- Tomas Bercovich: CEO and Founder, Zhetapricing
- Veronika Fischer: Experta, Desarrollo de Negocios y Mentoría
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Chile to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Chile 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
