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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 Uruguay 2022 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Uruguay's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Uruguay 2022 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 Uruguay, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

The Uruguay program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including CeciliaRuth Kancepolsky (Founder Institute Uruguay Leader. Mentor. CMO . External Relations & Strategic Networking New Business Opportunities Manager . Storytelling / Pitch coach., Helpways & Smart Women. ), Dan Piestun (Dan Piestun, PhD [Agr Eng], AguaceR).

In addition, some of Uruguay'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 Uruguay Founder Institute includes:

  • Amelia Durante: Gestora de Emprendimientos (12 años ), mentora, Entrepreneur In Residence FI Uruguay
  • Ana Castillo Leska, IDB Lab
  • Anderson Diehl: Founder, Angel Investor Club
  • Cecilia Kancepolsky: Founder, Foto Boutique
  • Chris Lascor: Owner, Global Pecunia
  • Christian Valdomir Costanzo: CEO, Cucowin Technologies
  • Dan Piestun: PhD, Founder, Director, AguaceR
  • Florencia Nicolet: CEO, SeniorITy
  • Gabriel Gurovich: Founder, Entrepreneur/Starter || Sought-after Speaker || Disruptor de Empresas
  • Gabriel Florensa: Managing Partner, Meet Capital
  • Gisela Veritier: Directora General, ICDA
  • Hernán Voituret Gómez: Ejecutivo de Emprendimientos, ANII (Agencia Nacional de Investigacion e Innovacion)
  • Horacio Cuervo: Local Director , Founder Institute Buenos Aires
  • Ivan Bercovich: Investor, ScOp Venture Capital
  • Javier Hasbun: Managing Partner, Digital Ventures
  • Javier Tedesco: Marketing Manager / Director, Engormix.com / QKIE
  • Jorge Myszne: Chief Product Officer, Niobium Microsystems
  • José Ignacio Trajtenberg: CEO, Xcapit
  • Julio Fuoco: Chief Strategy Officer, BIARLABS
  • Lisa Ocampo: Early Stage financial Advisor/ Co-Founder @crowdersLA, Lisa Ocampo Partners.
  • Lisandro Bril, Oikos / AltaVentures
  • Luciano Nicora: Inversor y Advisor, Pampa Start (Ventures)
  • Luis Fernando Moncada: CEO and Cofounder, InCresc
  • Mara Provenzano: Co-Founder & Partner, NETI Makerspace
  • María Eva Gonzalez, Emprender en Femenino.
  • Maria Noel De la Paz: CCO, Magical (accelerator, Chile)
  • Mariela Rerdanoski: Co-founder, Ohana
  • Marina Gontijo: CEO & Founder, Ways
  • Marta Monacci: CEO, Helpways-Smart-women
  • Martin Larre: Entrepreneur and Investor, Sinergia
  • Matías Jorge Peire: Co-Founder & CEO, GRIDX
  • Rosana Fernandez Fernandez: Business Incubator Manager, Ingenio
  • Ruben Sosenke: Former CTO & Co-Founder , PedidosYa / CTO Nilus
  • Sandy Gómez: Director, FI Caracas
  • Santiago Fraga: CEO, Applica Corp
  • Sara Goldberg: Directora Ejecutiva, URUCAP / Universidad ORT
  • Sarah Lucena: Founder & CEO, Mappa
  • Sebastian Chuffer: CEO, Cineastas del Futuro
  • Silvia Torres Carbonell: Director, Entrepreneurship Center IAE Business School
  • Tatiana Pezoa: CEO, Trustvox
  • Victoria Suárez Araújo: CEO, Codiversity
  • Victoria Akerman: Principal - Portfolio Management & Investor Relations, Newtopia VC

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Uruguay to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Uruguay 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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