It is time to build the future. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto Corridor 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 Waterloo-Toronto Fall 2021 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Ontario's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Waterloo-Toronto Fall 2021 Founder Institute today.

Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.

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

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

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 Waterloo-Toronto Corridor accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Jordan Jocius and Sunil Sharma. In addition, some of Ontario'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 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).