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 Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Aug 11, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/403203
How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 6:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/403362
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 24, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398699
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 2:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399843
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398782
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, Sep 08, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/401106
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 15, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398249
Learn from FI Grads: How to Build Without a Co-Founder: 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

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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:

* Ahmed Mounir * Almir Krso * Andreas Svendsen * Aviv Shalgi * Dennis Kibirev * Donnie Sc Lygonis * Filip Veli Gultekin * Fredrik Rosengren * Hannes Helander * Janne Saarikko * Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld * Jonatan Håkansson * Junada Sulillari * Lisa Tengbom * Magret Jokela * Mara Rada * Michael Lantz * Mikaela Larsell Ayesa * Milena Kraeva * Moaz Hamid * Mohammed Kashif * Per Björklund * Peter Ingman * Praveen Mayakar * Remi Saint-Jean * Resad Zacina * Richard Cristina * Russell Brand * Sofie Marin * Zen Holmgren