Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI Caribbean 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 Caribbean Spring 2026 program!

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

Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nate Bek, Ascend VC: 2:00pm, Nov 17, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/382980
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, Nov 24, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383000
How to Build Your 2026 Startup Operations Plan: 2:00pm, Dec 01, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383022
Hiring for Startups: How to Build Your Team Early: 2:00pm, Dec 08, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383094
Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures): 1:00pm, Dec 10, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383044
How to Create Sustainable Economic Growth through Capacity Building: 2:00pm, Dec 18, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/384544
Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 12:00pm, Jan 06, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383196
Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 9:00pm, Jan 20, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/384239
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00pm, Jan 26, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383064
Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 2:00pm, Feb 02, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383869
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 9:00pm, Feb 09, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/383702

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The Caribbean program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Caribbean Associate (NA, NA), Micaela DiJulio (Program Manager, Founder Institute Caribbean), Rawle Annandsingh (Director, Founder Institute Caribbean).

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

Adanna John: Associate, Founder Institute Caribbean
Akshansh Deva: UX/UI Design Consultant, Independent
Alec Stern: Entrepreneur * Speaker * Mentor * Investor, www.alecspeaks.com
Alejandra Luzardo: CEO , Boomful
Ali Jamal: GP, First Check Ventures
Al Karim Rehemtula: Advisor, Business Development & Strategy, Independent
Althea West Myers: Founder & Chief Strategist, Growth Partners Ltd.
Amit Grinvald: Strategic Communication Expert, Public Speaking Coach, Community Builder & Experience Architect, ..
Arvo Hartikainen: Director, Impact47
Astrid Chedid: Regional Director for LAC and Spain, Annual Investment Meeting
Ben Camara: Founder & CEO, KLIQ
Bogdan Stanciu: Principal, Startup IQ
Cairo Arévalo: Innovation & Special Projects, Promipyme
Charles Kirkconnell: CEO, Cayman Enterprise City
Charu Sharma: Founder I Angel Squad Member I Early-stage Startup Consultant, Riceberg Ventures I KickSky Space Lab
Chloé Lozac’h: Venture Capital Investor, VU Venture Partners
Christian Flemming: Managing Director, Mustang Engineering
Clement Johnson: Head of Growth, SixBerries
Dareem Jeffrey: Founder & CEO, EcoWash
Diana Bernal 娜娜: Board Member, HubTropolis
Donnie Bachan: Founder, SixBerries
Dr. Aakanksha Shah: Venture Resident, Heinz Ventures
Dr. Prapthi Bathini: Clinical Pharmacologist, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
Dr. Yaniv Proselkov: Co-founder, Venture Scholar Studio
Gabriela Corbera: Co-Founder & CEO, Luna Maps
Gauri Deoras: Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
Gregory Robinson: CEO, Native Films
Inalcan Gulec: Senior Investment Associate, Eksim Ventures
Jane (Evgeniya) Kubryak: Founder, Discover with Jane
Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
Jason Butcher: Founder & CEO, Orbit Capital
Javier Grevely: Head of Strategy, Stealth
Jeffrey Faustin: Managing Partner, Jenson Ventures
JM HOLDER: Mr., ClearTrail
John Outridge: CEO, The National Payment & Innovation Company of Trinidad & Tobago
Johnathan Franklyn: Chief Investment Officer, Njord Investments Ltd
John Manuel Rodriguez Cotua: Director, Meraki Business Academy
Jorge Díaz: Founder & CEO, Domäne Capital
Jose Aguilar: Consultant/Telecom Economist, Independent Consultant
Joshua Errett: CEO, Friends & Family Pet Food Company
Jule Goike: Director of Research and Development, Nephrodite
Keith Chong: CEO, Syndesia Pte Ltd
Kendell Harry: Strategic Business and Marketing Specialist, The Big Potato Podcast
Keron Lewis: Managing Director, Code Canvas Consultants Ltd.
Kurtis Rudd: CEO, KReative Branding Solutions
Kyle Maloney: Co-Founder & Director, Tech Beach Retreat
Larry Namer: Chairman , LJN Media
Leane Rogers: Entrepreneur-in-Residence , Founder Institute Caribbean
Lissette Anez: Founder, Sparktoria Tech
Luis Florez: Founder & Managing Partner, Epic Partners
Manish Balakrishnan: Chief Thinking Officer, DSHG Sonic
Marcela Sabino: Venture Partner, Maxnx
Marco Van Der Woude: Co-Founder & Head of Business Development, Breeze
Micaela Di Julio: Program Manager, Founder Institute Caribbean
Michael Queralt, Start Up - IQ
Michael Jordan Pilgreen: Venture Partner, Maximus
Natacha Ralainirina: Clinical Scientist, US San Diego
Natasha Abdool: General Manager, Security Services Ltd.
Neil Sumaru: Founder, Levuka Venture Lab
Nita Penn: Researcher + Strategist, NAY Consulting Group LLC
Omotoyosi Saint Cyr: Senior Manager, Commonwealth Corporation
Pablo Sandoval: CEO, Kitmart Solutions
Ragav Yarasi: Founder & CEO, Clikkin
Rawle Annandsingh: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
Rishika Agarwal: Founder, BioMed Sapience
Robert Urbina: Director, Tarjetas y Transacciones en Red TRANRED, C.A.
Robert Paty: Retired Executive, Nestle
Robert Scarlett: CEO/Advisor, Hunter Scarlett Consulting
Ronald Carter: Investor & Entrepreneur, Independent
Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
Samantha Best: Founder, Voyant Media Solutions Limited
Sasha Sternik: Independent Advisor , SAS Consulting
Scarlett Arana: Co-Founder, BitBasel
Scott Spiegel: Founder & CEO, BitBasel
Shaaf Farooq: Program Manager, HaloHealth VC | Clinic Innovation Hub
Shauna Smith: CEO, The Marketing Muse 360
Shedron Collins: Chief Executive Officer, Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago
Sherine Mungal: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eidetic
Stephan Morris: Founder & CEO, Digital Star Network
Stephen Michael: Founder, Propel Earth
Stuart Fraser: Co-Founder & Creative Director, Eidetic
Stuart Fortuné: Author / Consultant / Regional Business Development Manager / Podcaster, From Ibadan To Hell Yard / PYZE / The Big Potato Podcast
Sursatee Benny-Ali: Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Founder Institute Caribbean
Tabitha Eliza Sophia: CEO, Aleonz Consultancy
Tor Massoni Norheim: COO/Consultant , Luna Maps
Wayne Beecher: Co-Director Jamaica, Founder Institute
Yu Wen Chen: Director, Product & Strategy, Amyris
Zahra Henry: Miss, ZLH Careers