Two of North America's largest tech ecosystems, Silicon Valley and the Toronto / Waterloo corridor, are joining forces to launch companies that will help humanity build a bright new future.
The Founder Institute Silicon Valley and Toronto accelerator programs will run virtually and concurrently, giving Founders unprecedented access to shared resources across both networks such as expert mentors, investors, strategic partners and startup founders.
If you want to help build the post-COVID 19 future, then apply to the Toronto Spring 2025 Founder Institute today.
The FI Toronto and Waterloo programs have launched over 200 startup companies in the corridor over the last 5 years. Led by Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto and co-host of the Collision conference, the goal of the united program is to help Founders build technology companies that will positively affect humanity. Two FI Alumni from the most recent Toronto program are now part of the upcoming Techstars Toronto program.
The Founder Institute is one of the leading startup ecosystem builders in the world,” says Sunil Sharma, “we have launched 185+ companies with practically zero budget and startup leaders around the world are starting to take notice.
FI Silicon Valley’s Advanced Technology Accelerator is led by Ryan Micheletti, Head of Global Operations for the Founder Institute, and Mike Suprovici, Managing Director of Portfolio Success and Head of FI’s Fundraising Accelerator, Funding Lab. The Palo Alto based program runs in partnership with NASA Ames Research Center and focuses on building deep tech companies ranging from Space Tech, AI, Quantum Computing and Health Tech.
Now, more than ever, we need our best and brightest working together to solve problems on a global scale,” says Ryan Micheletti, “We must lead the world towards positive change, and there is no better way to do this than through entrepreneurship.
FI Toronto will be awarding a series of partner fellowships to Founders working on technologies that can help address the COVID-19 Pandemic, which will allow Founders to join the 14 week accelerator program for free.
In addition, the program will be hosting several free startup online events in Toronto over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 1:00pm, May 12, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/366484
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 12:00pm, May 29, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371302
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/370643
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 1:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371412
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Jun 09, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/370785
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 1:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371839
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 1:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/372041
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371680
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/370405
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the devoted support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading post-programs.
Join us in Toronto and help build the future.
Apply to the Toronto Spring 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
