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:

The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 8:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/401609
Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 7:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/401991
Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 9:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/402120
How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan: 8:00pm, Jul 14, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/401832
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 8:00pm, Jul 28, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/401125
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 4:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/399818

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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 (Insights Analyst (EMEA), Google for Startups Accelerator (via EPAM)), 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: