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 Spain Fall 2026 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Barcelona's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Spain 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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Barcelona, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391449
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, dic 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390948
The Barcelona program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Andres Camacho, Barcelona Admin (., StartYou), Daniel Gonzalvez (Investment Principal | Chapter Director, Founder Institute), Federico Fernandez Dupouy (Entrepreneurship, Solar Energy, Finance & Investments, OTEPI & IESA), Micaela Villalobos, Raphael Jardim (Barcelona Program Director, Founder Institute).
In addition, some of Barcelona'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 Barcelona Founder Institute includes:
- Alfonso Riera: Director, Front Consulting Group
- Alfredo H. Cottin: Pitch Fixer & Brand Shaper, Post Data
- Andres Camacho
- Aquiles Este: CSO, Taga Brand Consultants
- Carlos Jimenez: Founder & CEO, Usefull Agency
- Carlos Rivadulla Oliva: Manager IP & IT, ECIJA
- Carlos David Esteban Nieto: Partner, Carlos Esteban
- Charles Ehredt: Founder & CEO, Currency Alliance
- Christian Rodriguez: Chairman & CEO , Mutter Ventures
- Daniel Gonzálvez: VC Investor, FI
- David Tomás: Founder and General Manager, Cyberclick
- David Haber: co-Founder & CEO, Unitip
- Federico Fernandez Dupouy: Entrepreneurship, Solar Energy, Finances, OTEPI & IESA
- Frederic Llordachs I Marques: Co-founder, partner, Doctoralia, Docplanner Group
- Guifre Belloso Manera: Técnico Creación de Empresas, Barcelona Activa
- Isabel Navarro Fernández De Caleya: Co-Fundadora, Fundación Créate
- Ivan Germanov: Regional Success Manager, Founder Institute
- Ivan E. Germanov: Regional Success Manager, Founder Institute HQ
- Jose Ramon Campos Castillo: CEO-Founder, Ozeanic Devices S.L.
- Leticia Domínguez: Partner, Ecija Abogados
- Luis Grau: CCO, Qultiva Capital
- Manuel Monterrubio: Co-Founder and General Manager, Pacerin
- Marc Vallhonesta: Founder & CEO, Funos & Partyo
- Oriol Vinzia: CEO, Peimi.co
- Raphael Jardim: Barcelona Program Director, Founder Institute
- Taryn Andersen: President & Co-Founder , Impulse4Women
- Timo Buetefisch: Founder & CEO, Cooltra
- Urs Rothmayr: Founder & Managing Partner, Firstech Capital
- Víctor Gómez: CEO, 4Geeks Academy Europe
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Barcelona to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Spain Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
