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 Fall 2026 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 Fall 2026 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 Nordic regional program is led by Naimul Abd, CEO Connect Sverige Region Öst, Regional Director Nordics Founder Institute, and Founder Nutty Ventures.

Some of the Mentors from our previous cohorts include: Abdellah Aouf, Amanda Evans, Andrew Hennigan, Anette Nordvall, Annika Vangstad, Arcui Usoara, Ben Stacey, Caritta Seppä, Charlotte Christensen, Charlotte Ekelund, Chris Foltz, Christian Schaffner, Emelie Gustafsson Maistedt, Emil Jerndal, Erik Afzelius, Fredrik Rosengren, Gabriele Garavini, Gemma Whitehouse, Gustaf-Wilhelm Hellstedt, Hannes Rosén, Idowu Akinde, Iñaki Escudero, Jenny Gizard, Jens Wernborg, Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld, Johan Johansson, Jonas Glädt, Jonas Åström, Jonatan Håkansson, Magret Jokela, Malcolm Larri, Mara Rada, Marie Gillstam, Marie-Louise Dahl, Matti Lindberg, Mikael Blix, Mikaela Larsell Ayesa, Milena Kraeva, Moaz Hamid, My Mattsson, Niklas Rudemo, Olena Rogozina, Olena Bochulia, Oskars Jepsis, Patrik Kägu, Per Björklund, Peter Ingman, Pontus Lund, Pouria Kay, Preben Fjellaker Mathisen, Reid Jackson, Richard Cristina, Russell Brand, Sameer Sortur, Sameh Katr, Sandra Jona, Simon Olson, Sofie Marin, Stefan Frank, Steph Thommen, Stéphane Nasser, Svetlana Stotskaya, Taylor Ryan, Tetiana Siianko, Timo Felin, Trevor Longino, Ulf Linden, Victoria Kopylov.