Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Brazil & Portugal 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 Sao Paulo program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from the top Brazil and Portugal investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the 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 Brazil and Portugal, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Brasil Events:

[Restricted] Sao Paulo – Brasil 2025 VIP Launch Mixer (In-Person): 6:00am, mai 14, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/357088
[Restricted] Sao Paulo – Brasil 2025 VIP Launch Mixer (Online Networking Event): 6:00pm, mai 14, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/372119

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 2:00pm, mai 12, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/366471
Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 1:00pm, mai 29, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/371280
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00pm, jun 02, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/370634
How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 2:00pm, jun 04, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/371402
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 9:00pm, jun 09, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/370778
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 2:00pm, jun 23, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/371829
Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 2:00pm, jun 25, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/372030
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, jun 30, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/371670
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00pm, jul 07, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/370395

See all upcoming events

The Brazil and Portugal is a program that merges both countries in one big cohort, and is led by some of the top startup leaders, including Alexandre Uehara, Leo Gmeiner (CEO, School Guardian), Marco De Biasi (Startups Investor & Advisor /Program Director, FI/LAAS/LGA), Mayra Motta (Advogada, Consultora Jurídica, ESG & Startups Advisor, Mayra Motta Advogados), Morganna Tito from both countries.

In addition, some of Sao Paulo's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Brazil & Portugal Founder Institute includes:

* Admar Neto * Alberto Ferreira * Alexandre Uehara * Andre Almeida * Bruno Dequech Ceschin * Bruno Okamoto * Carlos Nogueira * Daniela Simão * Diego Simon * Felipe Dos Santos * Flavio Galvão * Frank Rolim * Franklin Kamnang Ngansop * Guillermo Guzmán * In Hsieh * Laura Gurgel * Marcelo Vivacqua * Mariana Velásquez * Odete Afonso Duarte * Peixoto Accyoli * Renato Simon * Ricardo Oliani * Roberto Soria * Robson Del Fiol * Rodrigo Barbosa * Rodrigo Huback De Azevedo * Rodrigo Oliveira * Sandra Arango * Sergio Escobar * Victor Lugli