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 7,800 Alumni raise over $1.85BN 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:
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 7:00pm, jul 23, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/373673
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Best Practices on Building Innovation Hubs for Universities & Colleges: 7:00pm, jul 24, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/376023
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 7:00pm, jul 28, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/376178
- Meet the FI Alumni Scaling Startups in Europe: 7:00pm, ago 04, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/375595
- Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 7:00pm, ago 07, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/375388
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, ago 11, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/374666
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, ago 18, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/374871
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, ago 25, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/375519
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Rich Maloy: 2:00am, sep 09, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/376677
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00pm, sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Madrid): https://FI.co/e/373906
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 2025 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 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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