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 South Africa 2027 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from South Africa's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the South Africa 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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in South Africa, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 2:30am, Sep 15, 2026 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/403498
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:00pm, Oct 20, 2026 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/404247
The South Africa program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including John Zabula (Founder, Revisall), Keshni Morar (Managing Director, FI South Africa + Investable), Lily Makaleng (Director, The Founder Institute South Africa), Victoria Odimba (Founder/Lead Strategist, Cellente).
In addition, some of South Africa'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 South Africa Founder Institute includes:
- Ashlin Govender: Head of Strategy and Commercial Operations, Delivery Ka Speed
- Duren Munsami, Nudle
- Jiten Makan: Legal Consultant, Aarya Legal
- Johann Ungerer: Director, 1099 Ventures, Infinite Loom
- Larreth Jimu, Melsoft Academy
- Michael Oshogbunu: CEO/Co-founder, vevet
- Nic Rawhani: Founder & CEO, Vula
- Orin Roesstorff: Founder & CEO, SA Taxi Connect
- Oz Razak: CEO, CFO and Founder, Auxo Digital
- Pommie Lutchman: Digital Executive (CIO/CTO/CDO) and Startup Mentor, PommieLutchman.com
- Sbusiso Buna: Founder & CEO, Jobox
- Yashveer Ramparsad: Senior Data Strategist , The Awareness Company
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in South Africa to build a great company in 2026.
Apply to the South Africa 2027 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
