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Founder Institute Cincinnati is happy to announce our partnership with Xavier University. Xavier University Center For Innovation will be awarding a Fellowship to an outstanding Xavier University student to the upcoming Founder Institute semester.

This fellowship award provides the student with full tuition access to the Founder Institute program. Prospective students still need to apply and be accepted into the Founder Institute program. Students should apply here.

The Founder Institute is the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program. Through a challenging and rigorous curriculum, Founder Institute provides early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs with the structure, training, mentor support, and global network needed to start an enduring company.

For more information, contact Cindy Daumeyer at Xavier University Center for Innovation.


Students APPLY HERE.

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