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

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

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, Nov 11, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383383
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Unlock Your Region’s Entrepreneurial Potential for Economic Growth: 6:00pm, Nov 12, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383428
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield (GP, Ascend VC): 7:00pm, Nov 17, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383443
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Nov 24, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383467
How to Build Your 2026 Startup Operations Plan: 7:00pm, Dec 01, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383491
Hiring for Startups: How to Build Your Team Early: 7:00pm, Dec 08, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383502
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures): 6:00pm, Dec 10, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383522
Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 5:00pm, Jan 06, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383271
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jan 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/383394

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The Nordics program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mehkar Sheikh (Regional Manager, Venture Cup Sweden), Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Öst).

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

* Abdellah Aouf * Abid Masood * Adeo Ressi * Andreas Svendsen * Andrew Hennigan * Arcui Usoara * Aviv Shalgi * Ben Stacey * Berg Moe * Chris Foltz * Dennis Kibirev * Dr. Hanan El Basha * Emil Jerndal * Fredrik Rosengren * Haider Abdo * James Phelan * Jonas Åström * Jonathan Greechan * Moaz Hamid * Niklas Rudemo * Olga Padulosi * Oskars Jepsis * Pouria Kay * Preben Fjellaker Mathisen * Richard Cristina * Sofie Marin * Steph Thommen * Trevor Longino * Ulf Linden * Vladimir Pletyukhin