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Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Mauritania

The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Program Dates
Nov 24, 2026 Feb 17, 2027
Early Deadline
Aug 11, 2026
Early Entrance Fee
$199 $399
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The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other ambitious Mauritanian entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process with mentors who know the terrain and a global network behind you.

Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply

In development since 2009
Updated frequently based on global feedback

Highly Structured and Sequential

Clear growth sprints with weekly deliverables
Engineered to reduce complexity and help you focus

Constant Feedback from Mentors

10 Weekly Feedback Sessions and Office Hours on your pitch, progress, and data to help you make the right decisions
Office hours provide individual, personalized time with industry experts

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding
Nov 17, 2026
06:00pm GMT
Kickoff
Nov 24, 2026
06:00pm GMT
Vision
Nov 25, 2026
06:00pm GMT
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Leadership

Our leadership team are proven startup experts who know how to walk you through the challenges of your early-stage startup.

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Hapsa Dia

Founder @ Nouakchott Innovation Lab
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Mohamed Dia

Corporate Relationship Manager @ Banque Internationale d'Investissement - BII

Mentors

Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.

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UX/UI design and front-end Lead @ Baloon Assurance
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Rivola Ratsimandresy

CEO & Founder @ RDE- La Rencontre des Entrepreuneurs
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Lin Dejean

Co-Founder & General Partner @ Transcendance
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Choumad Aicha Fall

PhD Computer Science @ University of Nouakchott
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Latyr Niang

Director @ APIX
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Aly Baba Sileymane Koita

Financial Analyst @ Banque Internationale d'Investissement - BII

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