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 Spring 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 Spring 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:

What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 2:00am, Nov 26, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359360
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Build a Product-Driven Go-to-Market Strategy : 7:00pm, Nov 26, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359945
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Jacob Jackson: 7:00pm, Nov 27, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359369
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Dec 02, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359377
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00pm, Dec 04, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359388
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Ilya A. Strebulaev from Stanford: 6:00pm, Dec 05, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359397
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Dec 09, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359409
Enterprise Sales 101 for Startup Founders: Closing Big Deals: 7:00pm, Dec 11, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359418
Get Feedback on Your MVP from Product Experts & Find Early Users: 7:00pm, Dec 16, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359428
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 7:00pm, Dec 18, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/359437
Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 7:00pm, Dec 30, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/360226
Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 2:00am, Jan 03, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/360374
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Technical Co-Founder: 7:00pm, Jan 08, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/361608
Startup to Scale-Up: Mastering Sales & Branding with Mark Kosoglow: 7:00pm, Jan 13, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/360990
Pitch Practice for European Founders: Get Feedback on Your Investor Pitch Deck: 6:00pm, Jan 15, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/361530

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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.