Founder Institute: World's largest pre-seed startup accelerator.

Build a Fundable, Global Business.

As the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, the Washington DC Founder Institute helps aspiring entrepreneurs, solo entrepreneurs, and small teams get their initial traction and funding.

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Aug 14

2022

Early Admissions Deadline

If you apply by the Early Admissions Deadline, you will be eligible for the following discounts:

Entrance Fee

$799

$999

Oct 30

2022

Final Admissions Deadline

Entrance Fee

$999

Nov 08

2022

Program Start Date

Mar 07

2023

Program End Date

We push you to go FARTHER and FASTER, and help you:

Focus on what's important

using a structured growth process that defines your next steps and has been proven to reduce the time and cost to build a startup.

Make smart decisions

through constant feedback on your progress and strategy from top local and international entrepreneurs and investors.

Raise funding

through a proven methodology, vast network of funding partners, and years of post-program support.

Build a global business

by leveraging the world's largest network of startup mentors, founders, and investors (based in Silicon Valley, with chapters spanning 200+ cities across six continents).

Since 2009, we have helped over 6,000 portfolio companies raise over $1.75BN in funding, solve big problems, build products people love, recruit amazing teams, and more.

Let us help you build a business that matters.

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Our Admissions Process

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First, complete the written application so we can learn a bit about you.

2

Second, you'll take our Entrepreneur DNA Assessment. This industry-defining assessment looks at your skills as an entrepreneur.

3

Third, if you pass the Entrepreneur DNA assessment, you'll be accepted in the program.

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Finally, enroll in the program by paying the Entrance Fee and signing our Entrance Agreement

Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.

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