Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches Pre-Seed Startup Accelerator in New Delhi

Online program aims to help build 20 promising technology companies per year in New Delhi.

The Founder Institute (FI.co), the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that it is officially launching its newest chapter in New Delhi. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the devoted support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Any aspiring entrepreneur or team interested in building an enduring technology in New Delhi is invited to apply to the New Delhi Virtual 2021 Founder Institute at http://fi.co/apply/new_delhi.

In an effort to ensure the health and safety of the program's mentors, partners, and participants, this Founder Institute cohort will be held completely online, allowing anyone to build a business alongside some of New Delhi's top entrepreneurs and investors from the comfort of home. The New Delhi Virtual 2021 Founder Institute will also host a series of free online startup events, where attendees can learn how to build a company and learn more about the program. See the full list of events at http://fi.co/events/new_delhi.

How to Acquire Your First Customers with Actionable SEO Strategies : 10:30pm, Apr 24, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/339263
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Innovation Series: Connecting Corporates & Startups with Open Innovation: 9:30pm, May 09, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/345237
How to Build a Fundable Start-up Brand: 10:30pm, May 20, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/339273
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 10:30pm, Jun 03, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/343456
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 10:30pm, Jun 17, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/339928
How to Take a Value Proposition to Finding Product Market Fit: 10:30pm, Jun 24, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/341462
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 5:30am, Jul 02, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/340239
How to Acquire your First 100 B2C Customers: 10:30pm, Jul 08, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/344427
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 10:30pm, Jul 17, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/341350
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas : 10:30pm, Jul 29, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/341676
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 10:30pm, Aug 12, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/344115
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 10:30pm, Sep 16, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/342373
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 10:30pm, Sep 23, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/343561
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 10:30pm, Sep 25, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/344312
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 10:30pm, Oct 02, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/342059
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 10:30pm, Oct 30, 2024 (Asia/Kolkata): https://FI.co/e/344612

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Leading the efforts to launch the Founder Institute in New Delhi are local startup leaders Anjali Malhotra (Founder & CEO, C_Xcel), Ish Anand (Founder CEO, Business Doctors India), Veerender Gupta (Chief Business and Technology Officer, DishTV India Limited)}.

In addition, many of the region’s top startup investors, founders, and executives have expressed interest in mentoring entrepreneurs in the program:

And many more to be announced.

The Founder Institute New Delhi Virtual 2021 pre-seed accelerator program is accepting applications now, and aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs looking to build solutions for the future will have the opportunity to:

Get constant feedback and regular office hours with 50+ New Delhi Mentors, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Make quick progress on their business using a proven, structured process to get to traction and funding that has helped alumni build great products and raise over $1 billion in funding.
Get fast-tracked to a suite of post-programs, including Funding Lab, to continue getting expert support for years to come.
Expand their support network to include startup founders, CEOs, and investors from the Founder Institute’s global network of 5,000+ alumni and 20,000+ mentors across 200+ cities

Anybody who is interested can apply to the New Delhi Virtual 2021 Founder Institute at http://fi.co/apply/new_delhi, and those that apply by the Early Application Deadline are eligible for reduced pricing.