The Founder Institute, the world's premier startup launch program, is currently exploring a new semester launch in Oslo for 2018 to help local entrepreneurs build meaningful companies.
If you'd like the Founder Institute to help you launch your startup, then fill out an Interest Form or attend a FREE event to learn and learn from top startup experts. If enough people complete this form by the Launch Deadline (Oct 20, 2025), the Founder Institute will formally launch a 2018 program in your city.
Here's what Adeo Ressi, CEO of the Founder Institute has to say:
The Oslo startup ecosystem is growing into one of the strongest in Europe. The Founder Institute’s step-by-step curriculum and global mentor network combined with the amount of early stage investment in Oslo will be an excellent mix for local startup founders.
To test the demand for a Norway - Nordics Fall 2025 program, the Founder Institute will host several FREE startup events in Oslo:
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 4:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371019
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How VCs Think with Henrik Tellving (Partner, node.vc): 6:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/372405
- Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders: 7:00pm, May 19, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/369819
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 6:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371262
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370614
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371383
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370818
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371809
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 7:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/372010
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/371650
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/370377
Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in Oslo are local startup leaders Alex Hsi (Performance Marketing Specialist / Digital Tech Specialist, Re:Media AS), Dimitris Polychronopoulos (Congress Coordinator, SIETAR EUROPA), and Bruno Pešec (Lean Innovation Coach, DNB).
Dimitris Polychronopoulos:
The Oslo startup ecosystem already has several startup accelerators, but the Founder Institute is unique because it appeals to people who barely have started dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, AND those who graduate have a phenomenal success rate.
Other successful entrepreneurs who have pledged their support to mentor founders in a Oslo Founder Institute program include:
- And many more to be announced.
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch some of the fastest-rising startups across 6 continents, including Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, Appota, and many more. The company's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the most challenging and effective step-by-step startup launch program for talented and motivated aspiring entrepreneurs. Our program gives you a structured process and constant feedback from expert mentors and a global network of entrepreneurs. In addition, the Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that focuses on people versus ideas, accepts founders with day jobs, and shares equity with all participants.
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more.
