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 Germany Spring 2027 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Germany's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Germany Spring 2027 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 Agentic’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of the FI Agentic program then receive free access to our advanced post-graduate programs 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 Germany, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/408496
The Germany program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including including Amanda Fornal (Founder, Founder Buddies), Ferdinand Muehlhaeuser (Managing Director Germany, Founder Institute Germany), Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director, Founder Institute Berlin / Germany), Mohammad Hossein Tavangar (Director, Founder Institute), Nathan Evans (Fintech Founder, Stealth Startup), Rikke Klitskov (CMO, YellowX OU).
They know the path. They know how to help startups from 0 to up to $5 million in funding reliably!
In addition, some of Germany'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 Germany Founder Institute includes:
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Germany to build a great company in 2026.
Apply to the Germany Spring 2027 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
