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The Founder Institute, the world's largest startup accelerator, is now accepting applications for the Bangalore Virtual 2021 Semester. 

If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in Bangalore, click here to apply todayThe program is open to founders of all kinds – including solo founders, those without an idea or company, and those that have a full-time job. 

Those who apply by the Early Application Deadline (Aug 01, 2021) will have their application fees waived (typically $50) and are eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships

In the Founder Institute's four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs “learn by doing” and launch a company through structured training courses, practical business-building assignments, and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, aspiring founders are not required to quit their day job to participate, so they can begin building a business around their ideas without putting their livelihood at risk.

If you would like to learn more, then join us for the free, upcoming event: 


The Bangalore Chapter will begin Sep 22, 2021 and will be led by local leader Naveen Lakkur (Co-Founder of HomeConnectOnline.com and Director of VIGYANLABS) and Srikanth Bhagavat (Managing Director of Hexagon Capital Advisors).

In only 17 years of operation, over 9,000 graduate companies across 200 cities have used the Founder Institute to validate their idea, develop their plans, refine their product, build an advisory board, prepare for seed funding, and more. Our efforts in Bangalore have also been profiled by several high profile media channels, including the Live MintEconomic TimesIndian Express, and more.

                                        We hope you will join us in Bangalore and launch a company in 2014.

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