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 Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 2:00am, Apr 14, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/394730
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 6:00pm, Apr 14, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/390719
How to Go From Raw Idea to Polished Pitch using AI: 6:30pm, Apr 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/395788
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, Apr 21, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/395621
Turn Your Expertise Into an Audience on LinkedIn: 6:00pm, Apr 27, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/392443
How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Company: 6:00pm, Apr 28, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/394058
How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 6:30pm, May 04, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/394558
How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 2:00am, May 19, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/390332
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Unfiltered Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, May 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/395477
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 6:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/390451
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 2:30am, Jun 09, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/388526
Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 2:00am, Jun 16, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/393229
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:00am, Jul 07, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/393548
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/390589
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/393352
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 6:00pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/391141
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, Aug 19, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/391342
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/392969
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 2:00am, Sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/391622
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 2:30am, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/390865
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/393482
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/393106
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, Nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/391485
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/391028

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The Nordics program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including 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:

* Amanda Evans * Anjali Westwood * Aviv Shalgi * Ben Stacey * Berg Moe * Bilal Zahoor * Charlotte Ekelund * Chintan Oza * Emelie Gustafsson Maistedt * Emil Jerndal * Hannes Helander * Isabel Keulen * Jens Wernborg * Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld * Johan Johansson * Jonas Glädt * Junada Sulillari * Mikaela Larsell Ayesa * Niklas Rudemo * Patrick O'Connor-Read * Pontus Lund * Praveen Mayakar * Preben Fjellaker Mathisen * Remi Saint-Jean * Richard Cristina * Sameer Sortur * Sofie Marin * Steph Thommen * Trevor Longino * Zen Holmgren