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 Central Eastern Europe Fall 2025 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Central Eastern Europe's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Central Eastern Europe Fall 2025 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Central Eastern Europe over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Central Eastern Europe Events:
- Co-found with AI and build an investible startup in CEE: 6:00pm, Sep 23, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/379005
- Founders Get-Together & Chill: Meet the FI community in Sofia: 6:30pm, Sep 25, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/377959
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 8:00pm, Sep 15, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/376063
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 8:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/373978
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 8:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/377422
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Oct 06, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/377749
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Oct 27, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/377586
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 3:00am, Nov 11, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/378956
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kirby Winfield: 8:00pm, Nov 17, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/379366
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Nov 24, 2025 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/379498
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 Central Eastern Europe accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex Dascalu, Bozhidar Georgiev, Elena Nikolova, Janet Todorova, and Tatyana Mitkova. In addition, some of Central Eastern Europe'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 8,100 Alumni raise over 1.9BN 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 Central Eastern Europe to help build the future.
Apply to the Central Eastern Europe Fall 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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