The Founder Institute, the World's Largest Startup Accelerator, is in the final stage of testing for the opening of its newest chapter in Nicosia for 2015.
The testing phase ends Feb 10, 2026, so if you'd like to help bring this great program to Nicosia, please fill out this form today and then spread the word.
In the Founder Institute's four-month, part-time program, promising entrepreneurs “learn by doing” and launch a company through structured training courses, practical business-building assignments, and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, aspiring founders are not required to quit their day job to participate, so they can begin building a business around their ideas without putting their livelihood at risk.
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 7,800 companies, which have created over 30,000 new jobs. The company's mission is to “Globalize Silicon Valley” and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
In order to complete the testing phase in Nicosia, the Founder Institute is hosting free startup events this week:
- Venture Trailblazers, featuring Elizabeth Yin (General Partner, Hustle Fund): 6:00pm, Aug 07, 2025 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/376823
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in Nicosia are Argyris Argyrou (Founder, AtYourService.com.cy), Peter Lazou (Business Mentor, Startup Live Academy), and Stavriana Kofteros (Lead Organizer, Startup Academy).
Other successful entrepreneurs who have signed on to mentor founders in the program include:
- And many more to be announced.
Help bring the Founder Institute to Nicosia and fill out an Interest Form today.
