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 2025 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 2025 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:

How VCs Think with Henrik Tellving (Partner, node.vc): 6:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/369464

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 7:00pm, May 12, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/369786
Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 4:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/371016
Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/369818
Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 6:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/371259
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/370611
How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/371381
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/370814
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/371806
Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 7:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/372007
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/371647
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/370374

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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.