Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI Greece 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 Greece - Central Eastern Europe Fall 2026 program!

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

How to Launch an AI-Powered Company With a Day Job Featuring Adeo Ressi: 9:00pm, Jun 08, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/399210
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
What It Takes to Get Funded: Live Investor Q&A w/ Maayan Teper: 7:00pm, Jun 09, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398598
How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 7:30pm, Jun 22, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/400766
Economic Development: How to Build Entrepreneurial Communities: 6:00pm, Jun 23, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/400923
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 7:00pm, Jun 30, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/401124
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398724
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 7:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398656
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 3:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398692
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 3:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/399822
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 7:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398779
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 7:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398260
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 7:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/399035

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The Greece program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex M. Dascalu (Lead Director, Founder Institute Eastern Europe), Cee Admin (Admin, Founder Institute CEE), Ivan Germanov (Regional Success Manager, Founder Institute HQ), Ivaylo Ivanov (Director, Founder Institute CEE), Lyubomir Kolev (Associate, Founder Institute CEE), Nika Kapanadze (Insights Analyst (EMEA), Google for Startups Accelerator (via EPAM)), Raluca Samuilescu (Associate, Founder Institute).

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