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.
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 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 28, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398249
- 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
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:00pm, Oct 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398699
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.
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.
