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 Cyprus Fall 2026 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Cyprus's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Cyprus 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 Cyprus, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398506
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- 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/399240
- What It Takes to Get Funded: Live Investor Q&A w/ Maayan Teper: 7:00pm, Jun 09, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398594
- Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398742
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 7:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398653
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 3:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398687
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 3:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/399806
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 7:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398772
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 7:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/398295
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 7:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/399030
The Cyprus program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Andrey Kostyuk (Dr., AAlchemy Ventures Limited), Maksim Leukhin (Head of Investor Relations , AAlchemy Ventures), Melinda Bojte (Founder, MelsDigital), Panis Pieri (Founder, Panis.News).
In addition, some of Cyprus'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 Cyprus Founder Institute includes:
- Claudia Vergueiro Massei
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Cyprus to build a great company in 2026.
Apply to the Cyprus Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
