Today, the Founder Institute, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Nordics Fall 2026 Semester!
If you want to build a startup in Stockholm and could use expert training and feedback, then apply to the Stockholm Founder Institute today, or attend a free event.
Those who apply by the Early Admissions Deadline (Jul 21, 2026) will have their application fees waived (typically $50), and if you enroll by the Early Deadline you are also eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
Since launching in Stockholm this year, the Founder Institute has helped launch several promising companies in the region, and our efforts in Stockholm have also been profiled by several high profile media channels.
To celebrate the launch, the Stockholm Founder Institute will several free startup events for the general public, where you can meet top entrepreneurs and learn more about the program:
- The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 6:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/401593
- Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 5:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/401978
- Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 7:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/402112
- How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan: 6:00pm, Jul 14, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/401819
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398668
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, Jul 28, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/401106
- Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 6:00pm, Aug 04, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398715
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398699
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 2:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399843
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398782
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/398249
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/399048
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more - like Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, and Appota. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
Running the Founder Institute's efforts in Stockholm are local startup leaders Anders Lindlöf (Founding Partner, Desifer AB), Joel Sunnehall (Founding Partner, Desifer AB), Christian Fredriksson (Partner, Desifer AB), and Magnus Froste (Business Expansion Manager, Telia Company Division X).
In addition, some of Stockholm's top entrepreneurs will mentor founders in the program, providing them with expert training, feedback, and evaluation. The list of mentors for the Nordics Fall 2026 includes:
- Abdellah Aouf: Chief Executive Officer, GO PLATFORM
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Adrian Arnsvik Bjurefalk: Investor I early-stage venture capital in nordics and baltics, Inventure
- Almir Krso: Founder I CEO, Venturab AB
- Amanda Evans: Chief Growth Officer, Enigio
- Andreas Svendsen: Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager, Rouse AB
- Andrew Hennigan: Lecturer, Coach, Writer, Andrew Hennigan Consulting
- Anette Nordvall: Venture Partner, Butterfly Ventures
- Annika Vangstad: Head of Group Creative , Nordea
- Arcui Usoara: Global Board Advisor and Brand Strategist, Founder, Iaculus
- Aviv Shalgi: CEO, Solar Simplified
- Ben Stacey: CEO, Pitchverk
- Bilal Zahoor: Bilal Zahoor, scalecraft
- Charlotte Christensen: Executive Director, Fintocat
- Charlotte Ekelund: Investor & External Relations Director, Sting
- Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
- Dennis Kibirev: Marketing Exec | Venture Growth Strategist, Top 1% Rated Startup Mentor
- Dennis Surendra: CEO & Founder, IdeaBits AB
- Donnie Sc Lygonis: Innovation Strategist & Business Coach, KTH Innovation
- Dr. Hanan El Basha: Strategic AI & Growth Advisor to SMEs & Scale-Ready Businesses, The Business Doctor
- Elena Mlotok: General Manager, Head of EU Newsstand, Amazon
- Elena Bunel: Project Manager, Zero Carbon Forum
- Elsa Hyland: Angel Investor, Startup Advisor
- Elsa Giolito: Senior Program Manager, SSE Business Lab
- Emil Jerndal: Head of M&A, Effektify
- Erik Afzelius: COO, UnTap!
- Filip Veli Gultekin: Angel Investor, Startup Advisor
- Fredrik Rosengren: Accelerator Manager & Business Coach, Sting
- Gabriele Garavini: New Business Development Manager, Telia
- Gemma Whitehouse: Founder & Director, Ingeniva
- Ida Herbertsson: Head of Fast Track Capital, Minc
- Isabel Keulen: Investment Manager, Spintop Ventures
- Jasper Nordling: Head of Berghs Studio, Early & Growth Stage Brand Builder
- Jenny Gizard: Innovation Advisor, Almi Stockholm
- Jens Wernborg: Director, Startup Grind Hong Kong
- Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld: Co-Founder, uBIT
- Johan Johansson: Angel Investor & Board Professional
- John Drakenberg Renander: CEO & Co-founder, Alex Therapeutics
- Jonas Åström: Founder & Partner, Recuro
- Jonatan Håkansson: Growth Consultant, Hawkeye Invest
- Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & CEO, Founder Institute, GP Founder Capital
- Lisa Tengbom: Strategy, Pause Studio
- Malcolm Larri: Founder, Brave Personal Development
- Manish Mishra: Angel Investor
- Mara Rada: Chief Operations and Strategy, Loon (loonbio.com)
- Margarita Triantafyllidou: Angel Investor, RadCap & Daya Ventures l Serial Entrepreneur l Ex- Wall Street
- Marie-Louise Dahl: Chief Commercial Officer | Innovation & Strategy, Stellar
- Matti Lindberg: Associate, Legal Counsel, Rouse Sweden
- Mikael Angesjo: Startup Advisor & Investor, Crowdcube
- Mikaela Larsell Ayesa: COO, uBIT.vc
- Milena Kraeva: Founder & CEO, Nexus Impact Ventures
- Moaz Hamid: founding partner, mvmt ventures
- Naimul Abd: CEO, Connect Öst & SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks
- Nathan Evans: Founder | Angel Investor | Advisor , AURIS Investment
- Niklas Rudemo: Chief Product Officer, StartupTools
- Ola Wassvik: Co-Founder & CTO, Flatfrog Laboratories AB
- Olena Rogozina
- Olena Bochulia: Co-Founder, Severus
- Olga Padulosi: Marketing & Partnerships, AppFollow
- Oskars Jepsis
- Per Björklund: Partner, Further Than Capital l Angel Investor
- Per Ström, First Gate Invest
- Peter Ingman: Co-Founder
- Pouria Kay: Founding Partner, Atlan
- Preben Fjellaker Mathisen: Senior Advisor - Startups, Innovation Norway
- Remi Saint-Jean: Founder, delighting.io
- Resad Zacina: Chief Growth Officer, Ministry of Programming
- Richard Cristina: Principle Director & Founder , Bloom for Start Ups / Innovate U / Founder Institute.
- Rita Anson: Co-Founder Nordic Ignite, Secretary General NorBAN Norwegian Business Angels Network
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
- Sameh Katr: Chairman of the Advisory Board, Boost Turku
- Sandra Jona: Legal Counsel, LW Advisory
- Sara Hjortmar: Senior Associate, Seedrs | Republic Nordics
- Sarita Runeberg: CEO, Maria 01
- Simon Olson: Founding Partner, XY Ventures
- Sofie Marin: Founder & CEO, Arts Dynamics
- Steph Thommen: Founder, purposeful.tech
- Stéphane Nasser: Co-Founder, OpenVC
- Svetlana Stotskaya: Mentor, Techstars Sustainability Paris
- Taylor Ryan: 6x Start-up Founder, Investor, and Web3 Expert, Layer Three Ventures
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Ulf Linden: Founder and COO, LegalWorks Nordic
- Zen Holmgren: Agency Leader, My Own Marketing Team, Angel Investor
- And many more to be announced.
The Founder Institute is the most challenging and effective step-by-step startup launch program for talented and motivated aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are serious about launching a startup, the Founder Institute can give you the structured process, constant feedback and evaluation from expert mentors, and global network of entrepreneurs you need to start an enduring company. In addition, the Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that focuses on people versus ideas, accepts founders with day jobs, and shares equity with all participants.
We hope you will join us in Stockholm and launch a company in 2017.
