Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we embark on 2021, we each have an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Campinas - Brasil Winter 2026 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Campinas's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Campinas - Brasil Winter 2026 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Campinas over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 9:30pm, set 14, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/403588
- Break the Idea Loop: Decide What to Build in the Age of AI: 9:00pm, set 21, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395216
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 1:00pm, set 28, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/398300
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 1:00pm, out 06, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395148
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 1:00pm, out 13, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395277
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 1:00pm, out 20, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395116
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 2:00pm, nov 03, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395301
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 10:00pm, nov 17, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395313
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 2:00pm, dez 01, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/395348
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Campinas accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Érico Pastana, Jose Rubens Urbini Junior, Leonardo Pinheiro, Nima Kazerooni, Pâmela Ponce, and Pedro Sousa. In addition, some of Campinas's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing 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).
Join us in Campinas to help build the future.
Apply to the Campinas - Brasil Winter 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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