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 Colorado -Silicon Valley Fall 2026 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Colorado's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Colorado -Silicon Valley Fall 2026 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Colorado over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 10:00am, Aug 18, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/403412
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 6:00pm, Aug 25, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/399741
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 10:00am, Sep 01, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395199
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 10:00am, Sep 08, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/401143
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 6:30pm, Sep 14, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/403551
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 10:00am, Sep 15, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/398284
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 6:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395212
- Learn from FI Grads: How to Build Without a Co-Founder: 10:00am, Oct 06, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395144
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 10:00am, Oct 13, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395273
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 10:00am, Oct 20, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395115
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 10:00am, Nov 03, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395294
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Nov 17, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395307
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 10:00am, Dec 01, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395341
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 core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Colorado accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex Cooper, Diane Bailey, and James Rector. In addition, some of Denver'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 Colorado to help build the future.
Apply to the Colorado -Silicon Valley Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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