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:

Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 7:00pm, Jul 09, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/373380
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 7:00pm, Jul 14, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/374474
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 7:00pm, Jul 16, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/373508
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 7:00pm, Jul 23, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/373639
Best Practices on Building Innovation Hubs for Universities & Colleges: 7:00pm, Jul 24, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/375983
Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 7:00pm, Jul 28, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/376137
Meet the FI Alumni Scaling Startups in Europe: 7:00pm, Aug 04, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/375603
[NEW DATE] Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 7:00pm, Aug 07, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/375347
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Aug 11, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/374628
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/374832
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/375486
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/373921

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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 * 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 * Junada Sulillari * Magret Jokela * Moaz Hamid * Niklas Rudemo * Olga Padulosi * Oskars Jepsis * Pouria Kay * Preben Fjellaker Mathisen * Richard Cristina * Russell Brand * Sofie Marin * Steph Thommen * Trevor Longino * Ulf Linden