The Founder Institute, the world's largest startup accelerator, is now accepting applications for the Lima Summer Semester. Since launching in Lima in 2013, the Founder Institute has helped launch nearly 10 companies and excited to launch many more.
If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in Lima, click here to apply today. The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds – with or without an idea, young or old, and with a full-time job or unemployed. Those who apply by the Early Application Deadline (ago 25, 2026) will have their application fees waived (typically $50) and are eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
The Founder Institute is an early-stage startup accelerator and global launch network that, in just 17 years of operation, has helped launch over 9,000 companies across 200 cities and six continents. Through our part-time four month program, existing and prospective founders can launch their dream company with expert training, feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs - while not being required to quit their day job. Our unique Graduate Liquidity Pool also enables graduates and mentors to share in the equity upside of each class, creating strong teamwork-based startup ecosystems where great companies can flourish. We call it "Globalizing Silicon Valley."
If you would like to learn more, then join a free event we will be hosting in the coming weeks.
- How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 11:00am, ago 11, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403276
- How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 11:00am, ago 18, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403434
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 11:00am, sep 01, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403877
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 11:00am, sep 08, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/401186
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 7:30pm, sep 14, 2026 (America/Bogota): https://FI.co/e/403573
The Lima Chapter will take place on Monday evenings starting oct 07, 2026, and will be led by local leaders, Arturo Calle Flores and Ludmila Volodina. During these four months, founders will learn how to evaluate their market, build a team, raise capital, and finally, launch a technology startup. Click here to see the full curriculum and start your journey with us today.
The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds - with or without an idea, young or old, and with a full-time job or unemployed.
