This is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs, perhaps now more than ever, to lead the way in creating a brighter future for all.
As a result, the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Valencia. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in Valencia can finally now take advantage of the Founder Institute's renowned structure, mentor support, and network to build an enduring company that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.”
Applications to the first ever Valencia Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in building an impactful technology company can apply at FI.co/apply/valencia.
The Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding, and build something that matters. So whether you already have a business or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 8,900 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Valencia, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and hear more about the program from the comfort of your home:
- From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 2:00am, abr 07, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392276
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 2:30am, abr 08, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390233
- How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 2:00am, abr 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/394740
- Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 6:00pm, abr 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390664
- How to Go From Raw Idea to Polished Pitch using AI: 6:30pm, abr 20, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/395674
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, abr 21, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/395507
- Turn Your Expertise Into an Audience on LinkedIn: 6:00pm, abr 27, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392344
- How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Company: 6:00pm, abr 28, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393951
- How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 6:30pm, may 04, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/394451
- How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 2:00am, may 19, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390234
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Unfiltered Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, may 26, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/395363
- Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 6:00pm, jun 02, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390396
- Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 2:30am, jun 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/388546
- Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 2:00am, jun 16, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393121
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:00am, jul 07, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393566
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390534
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, ago 10, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393244
- Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 6:00pm, ago 10, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391086
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, ago 19, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391359
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392861
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 2:00am, sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391639
- From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 2:30am, oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390810
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393374
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392999
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391500
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, dic 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390947
The experts that have been critical in bringing the Founder Institute to Valencia include local startup leaders Alvaro Cabrera, Frederic Scheel, Jose Pascual, and Marcos Garcia.
Opportunities are flourishing in Valencia. There's now a great ecosystem for entrepreneurs - from crowdfunding platforms to co-working spaces. The Founder Institute can increase an aspiring technology entrepreneur's chance of success by providing the necessary skills and mindset - and a link to the Silicon Valley!
In addition, many of the region's top founders, CEOs, advisors, and investors have signed on to mentor new entrepreneurs in the Valencia - Spain 2026 Founder Institute program.
The Founder Institute is designed for founders and teams all throughout the pre-seed stage, including aspiring founders with a full-time job, solo founders, teams, and founders of established companies that are pre-funding. The organization's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
Join us in Valencia and help build the future.
Apply to the Valencia - Spain 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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