The New Normal means New Opportunities: today, the world needs more entrepreneurs to help lead the way in building a brighter future for all. The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Georgia.
While the Silicon-Valley based network has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, entrepreneurs in Georgia can finally now take advantage of the Founder Institute's proven processes to build an enduring company that can survive and thrive in the years to come in an uncertain world.
Applications to the first ever Georgia Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in building a technology company can apply at FI.co/apply/tbilisi.
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 Georgia, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs all from the comfort of home:
- Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 9:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372635
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 8:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372650
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 9:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372195
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 9:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372226
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 4:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372267
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 9:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372279
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 9:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/371958
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 9:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372300
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 9:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Asia/Tbilisi): https://FI.co/e/372322
The experts that have been critical in bringing the Founder Institute to Tbilisi include local startup leaders Guri Koiava and Hayk Asriyants.
Opportunities are flourishing in Tbilisi. There's now a growing ecosystem of support here for entrepreneurs - and Founder Institute can increase any aspiring technology entrepreneur's chances of success in Georgia, by providing the necessary founder mindset, structure, and network - with a direct link to Silicon Valley!
In addition, many of the region's top founders, CEOs, advisors, and investors have signed on to mentor participating entrepreneurs in the Georgia Virtual 2022 Founder Institute program, including:
- And many more to be announced.
The Founder Institute is designed for founders and teams all throughout the pre-seed stage, and the results speak for themselves: FI Alumni have raised over $1.85BN in funding, and are building impactful businesses across 200+ cities and 100+ countries all across the globe (see the FI 50 Report here).
Join us in Georgia to get funded and build a global business.
Apply to the Georgia Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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