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.
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 Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 2:30am, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/403501
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, Sep 28, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398249
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 6:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398715
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399048
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:00pm, Oct 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398699
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:
* Adeo Ressi * Ahmed Mounir * Almir Krso * Andreea Marinescu * Annika Vangstad * Caroline Wachtmeister * Charlotte Christensen * Dennis Kibirev * Dr. Hanan El Basha * Emil Jerndal * Erik Afzelius * Hannes Helander * Isabel Keulen * James Phelan * Janne Saarikko * Jens Wernborg * Junada Sulillari * Malcolm Larri * Michal Gromek * Milena Kraeva * Olena Bochulia * Peter Ingman * Pouria Kay * Praveen Mayakar * Richard Cristina * Sameer Sortur * Sofie Marin * Stéphane Nasser * Trevor Longino * Vladimir Pletyukhin
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Nordics to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Nordics Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
