Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI Jamaica 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 Jamaica - Caribbean Fall 2026 program!

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

How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 11:00am, Aug 11, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403236
How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 11:00am, Aug 18, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403401
Leading The Caribbean Region Into The Future of Work: 5:00pm, Aug 20, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/404027
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 11:00am, Sep 01, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403871
How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 7:30pm, Sep 14, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403540

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The Jamaica program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Adanna John (Communications Manager, Founder Institute Caribbean), Caribbean Associate (NA, NA), Nike Schmidt (Program Manager, Founder Institute Caribbean), Rawle Annandsingh (Managing Director, Founder Institute Caribbean).

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