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:
- 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
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:
* Abdellah Aouf * Ahmed Mounir * Almir Krso * Andreea Marinescu * Berg Moe * Bilal Zahoor * Caroline Wachtmeister * Charlotte Ekelund * Dr. Hanan El Basha * Erik Afzelius * Filip Veli Gultekin * Fredrik Rosengren * Gemma Whitehouse * Hannes Rosén * Jan Zając * Jasper Nordling * Johan Johansson * Malcolm Larri * Michael Lantz * Michal Gromek * Nathan Evans * Niklas Rudemo * Pouria Kay * Praveen Mayakar * Preben Fjellaker Mathisen * Remi Saint-Jean * Resad Zacina * Stéphane Nasser * Ulf Linden * Zen Holmgren
- 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.
