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 Brasil Summer 2027 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Brasil's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Brasil Summer 2027 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Brasil over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Brasil Events:
- De usuário de ChatGPT a criador: sua primeira automação em 90 minutos: 7:00pm, nov 19, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408310
- Treino de pitch: 90 segundos para convencer mentores e investidores: 7:00pm, dez 03, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408311
- Conheça quem está por trás do FI Brasil antes de decidir: 7:00pm, dez 10, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408312
- Demo Day FI Brasil: conheça as novas empresas do portfólio: 7:00pm, dez 16, 2026 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408313
- Transforme uma ideia em app com IA em 90 minutos: 7:00pm, jan 13, 2027 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408314
- Pergunte a quem já fez: os graduados do FI Agentic Brasil respondem: 7:00pm, jan 27, 2027 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408315
- Onde está o dinheiro para startups em fase inicial no Brasil: 7:00pm, fev 17, 2027 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/408316
Global or Regional Events:
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 Brasil accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Carlos Souza, Marco De Biasi, Paloma Lecheta, Rafael Campos, and Rodrigo Oliveira. In addition, some of Sao Paulo's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Brasil Founder Institute includes:
- Cássio Falcón: Global Growth Marketing Manager, Founder Institute HQ
- Marco De Biasi: Startups Investor & Advisor /Program Director/Conselheiro Fiscal, LGA/Italcam/Mobicity
- Mayra Motta: Sócia, Mayra Motta Advocacia Corporativa
- Morganna Tito: Assessora, Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do Estado de São Paulo
- Neto Concon: Founder and Cofounder, Northern and Paraty Brazil by UTMB
- And many more to be announced.
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 Brasil to help build the future.
Apply to the Brasil Summer 2027 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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