Build a Great Startup in 2026 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 Fall 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 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 Caribbean, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 12:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/402258
Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 11:00am, Jul 09, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/402013
Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 1:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/402140

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The Caribbean 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 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: