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:

Nordics Events:

Pitch Your Startup to Nordic Investors & Experts: 6:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377233

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377540
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Oct 06, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377823
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, Oct 27, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377660
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, Nov 11, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/378992
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield: 7:00pm, Nov 17, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/379415
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Nov 24, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/379546

See all upcoming events

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 * Abid Masood * Adeo Ressi * 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 * Magret Jokela * Moaz Hamid * Niklas Rudemo * Olga Padulosi * Oskars Jepsis * Pouria Kay * Preben Fjellaker Mathisen * Richard Cristina * Russell Brand * Sofie Marin * Trevor Longino * Ulf Linden * Vladimir Pletyukhin * Zen Holmgren