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 9,000 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:
- The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 6:00pm, jul 08, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401611
- Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 5:00pm, jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/402004
- Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 7:00pm, jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/402133
- How to Get Your First Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 6:00pm, jul 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/402288
- How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan: 6:00pm, jul 14, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401840
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/390534
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, jul 28, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/401130
- Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 6:00pm, ago 04, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391086
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, ago 10, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393244
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:30am, ago 11, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/393566
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, ago 19, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/391359
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 2:00am, ago 26, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/399863
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/392861
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/398269
- 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 Fall 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 Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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