It is time to build the future. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Colombia Virtual 2021

Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build the future.

At the Founder Institute, we know times are tough, but we also know that economic downturns are a great time to start a business. This isn't just conjecture - the Founder Institute was started in April of 2009 (during the "Great Recession"), and world-leading companies like Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple also took advantage of cost savings during a recession to launch and get their initial traction.

That's why we are excited to announce today that applications are now open for the LatAm Fall 2026 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Colombia's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the LatAm Fall 2026 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup online events in Colombia over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

LatAm Events:

LatAm 2026 – Demo Day: 6:00pm, jul 22, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/402669

Global or Regional Events:

How to Use AI to Validate Your Startup Idea in Days: 8:00pm, jul 22, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/402865
How to Use AI to Validate Your Startup Idea in Days: 8:00pm, jul 22, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/402995
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 11:00am, jul 28, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/401184
How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 12:00pm, ago 12, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403270

See all upcoming events

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.

The Colombia program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Carlos Ortegon, Felipe Rivera, Guillermo Guzman, Maria Camila Ortegón, and Nelson Irias.

In addition, some of Bogota's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation.

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).