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

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

How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 8:00pm, Aug 11, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/403218
How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 8:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/403375
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 4:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/399818
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 8:00pm, Sep 08, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/401125
How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 4:30am, Sep 15, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/403514

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The Central Eastern Europe program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex M. Dascalu (Lead Director, Founder Institute Eastern Europe), Cee Admin (Admin, Founder Institute CEE), Ivan Germanov (Regional Success Manager, Founder Institute HQ), Ivaylo Ivanov (Director, Founder Institute CEE), Lyubomir Kolev (Associate, Founder Institute CEE), Nika Kapanadze (Georgia Director, Founder Institute), Raluca Samuilescu (Associate, Founder Institute).

In addition, some of Central Eastern Europe'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 Central Eastern Europe Founder Institute includes: