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 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:

Caribbean Events:

How to start a global startup in the Caribbean: 6:00pm, Mar 19, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/392086

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
The 10x Leadership Framework for Growth in Large Organisations : 1:00pm, Mar 10, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/389189
From Zero to Startup Idea: A Practical Founder Framework: 8:00am, Mar 16, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/387558
Cash Flow Survival for a First-Time Founder: 12:00pm, Mar 17, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388779
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Andrew D’Souza (VIP Event): 11:00am, Mar 19, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/389896
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 8:30pm, Mar 23, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388405
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 12:00pm, Mar 24, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388987
From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 9:00pm, Mar 26, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/392167
Solo-Founder 101: How Anyone Can Start a Business Using AI: 12:00pm, Mar 31, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/392504
Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 8:00pm, Apr 07, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390106
How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 8:00pm, Apr 13, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/389420
Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 12:00pm, Apr 14, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390683
From Invisible Founder to Industry Voice Using LinkedIn: 12:00pm, Apr 20, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/392368
How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 12:00pm, May 18, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390255
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 12:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390415
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390553
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 12:00pm, Aug 10, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/391105
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/391234
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/391514
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390829
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 9:00pm, Nov 17, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/391379
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 1:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/390967

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The Caribbean program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Adanna John, Caribbean Associate (NA, NA), Nike Schmidt, 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:

Aamar Hussain: CEO | Global Strategic Generative AI Tech Lead , PredictStream | Google
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
Alois Monger: Managing General Partner, Startup Africa Ventures
Althea West Myers: Founder & Chief Strategist, Growth Partners Ltd.
Amit Grinvald: Strategic Communication Expert, Public Speaking Coach, Community Builder & Experience Architect, Amit Grinvald Consulting
Amit Nath: CEO, Vettable
Andy Karuza: Marketing Lead , NachoNacho
Arvo Hartikainen: Director, Impact47
Astrid Chedid: Regional Director for LAC and Spain, Annual Investment Meeting
Ayodele Murray: Deputy General Counsel, SOVO Inc.
Bárbara Harteneck: Executive Director, WeInvest LatAm
Ben Camara: Founder & CEO, KLIQ
Bhavna Kumar, SMU Cox - Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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
Dino Nassi: CEO, Global Services Products Solutions
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
Elize Rostant: Consultant, Self-employed
Gabriela Corbera: Co-Founder & CEO, Luna Maps
Gauri Deoras: Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
Grace Spindel: Director, Founder Institute Miami
Gregory Robinson: CEO, Native Films
Guillermo Guzmán: GP, AIDA Ventures
Inalcan Gulec: Senior Investment Associate, Eksim Ventures
Ingrid Riley, Silicon Caribe
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
Jennifer Lee: Director, Business Development & Relations, Innovation Smart District
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
Julianne Yacyshyn: Director, Highvern
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.
Kevin Jurovich: Co-Founder & CEO, Hubble
Kurtis Rudd: CEO, KReative Branding Solutions
Kyle Maloney: Co-Founder & Director, Tech Beach Retreat
Larry Namer: Chairman , LJN Media
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
Maria Botta, Mba: Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, FWD Action
Micaela Di Julio: Program Manager
Michael Queralt, Start Up - IQ
Michael Jordan Pilgreen: Venture Partner, Maximus
Michael Stablein: Founder & Managing Member, Chambana Consulting
Natacha Ralainirina: Clinical Scientist, US San Diego
Natasha Abdool: General Manager, Security Services Ltd.
Neil Sumaru: Founder, Levuka Venture Lab
Nike Schmidt: Attorney & Founder, web3andlaw
Nita Penn: Researcher + Strategist, NAY Consulting Group LLC
Omotoyosi Saint Cyr: Senior Manager, Commonwealth Corporation
Pablo Sandoval: CEO, Kitmart Solutions
Patrice Archer: CEO, Appy Ventures
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
Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
Sandra Glasgow: Managing Director, RevUp Caribbean Limited
Sasha Sternik: Independent Advisor , SAS Consulting
Scarlett Arana: Co-Founder, BitBasel
Scott Spiegel: Founder & CEO, BitBasel
Shaaf Farooq: Program Manager, Clinic Innovation Hub | Venture Builder
Shauna Smith: CEO, The Marketing Muse 360
Shedron Collins: Chief Executive Officer, Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago
Sherine Mungal: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eidetic
Shruti Kubér: Co-Founder, Capital SnapShot
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 Sdn Bhd
Tony Ihander, Action Ventures Europe
Tor Massoni Norheim: COO/Consultant , Luna Maps
Traci Geisler: Director, Blackstone LaunchPad
Ugo Ikemba: Founder, Mscale LLC
Wayne Beecher: Co-Director Jamaica, Founder Institute
Yasser Arbid: Senior Data Analyst | CEO, Accenture | PredictStream
Yu Wen Chen: Director, Product & Strategy, Amyris
Zahra Henry: Founder and CEO, ZLH Careers