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 Switzerland Spring 2026 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Switzerland's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Switzerland Spring 2026 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Switzerland over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/390655
- Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 6:00pm, Aug 04, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/391207
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/393363
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:30am, Aug 11, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/393562
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, Aug 19, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/391355
- FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 2:00am, Aug 26, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/399860
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/392980
- How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 6:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/398365
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 2:00am, Sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/391635
- From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 2:30am, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/390931
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/393493
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/393117
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, Nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/391496
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Zurich): https://FI.co/e/391067
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 Switzerland accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Athanasios Ladopoulos, Christina Senn Jakobsen, Daniel Boehi, Ingeborg Gasser Kriss, and Thomas Ackermann. In addition, some of Zurich's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation.
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 Switzerland to help build the future.
Apply to the Switzerland Spring 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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