Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Uruguay 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 Uruguay - Latam Fall 2026 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 - Latam 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 Uruguay, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 1:00pm, ago 11, 2026 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires): https://FI.co/e/403275
How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 1:00pm, ago 18, 2026 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires): https://FI.co/e/403433
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 1:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires): https://FI.co/e/403880
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 1:00pm, sep 08, 2026 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires): https://FI.co/e/401176
How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 9:30pm, sep 14, 2026 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires): https://FI.co/e/403572

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The Uruguay program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gabriel Reyes (CEO, GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC), Guillermo Guzman (.General Partner, AIDA Ventures), Jorge H Nieto (Founder & CEO, Expedit Capital).

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: