The Founder Institute, the world's largest startup accelerator, is now accepting applications for the New York Winter Semester. Since launching in New York in 2009, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 50 companies and excited to launch many more.
If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in New York, 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 (Jul 21, 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.
- The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever : 12:00pm, Jul 08, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401596
- Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper: 11:00am, Jul 09, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401988
- Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi: 1:00pm, Jul 09, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/402116
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398667
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 12:00pm, Jul 28, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401115
- Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 12:00pm, Aug 04, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398719
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 8:30am, Aug 10, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398698
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 8:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398640
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398759
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 8:00pm, Aug 25, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399726
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 12:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398783
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 12:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398255
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398809
- From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398819
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399047
The New York Chapter will take place on Tuesday evenings starting Nov 25, 2026, and will be led by local leaders, Gabe Zichermann and Justin Sheratt. 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.
