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 Tell Stories That Win Clients and Investors with Lubna Forzley: 6:00pm, May 19, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398436
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Unfiltered Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, May 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398567
How to Start a Unicorn as a Solo Founder, with Adeo Ressi: 7:30pm, May 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399073
Vibecoding 101 for Startups: Build Your First App w/ Mark Montalban: 6:30pm, Jun 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398020
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 6:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398479
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:30pm, Jun 08, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398249
How to Launch an AI-Powered Company With a Day Job Featuring Adeo Ressi: 8:00pm, Jun 08, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399191
What It Takes to Get Funded: Live Investor Q&A w/ Maayan Teper: 6:00pm, Jun 09, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398609
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398668
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398699
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 6:00pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398715
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398782
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.