Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Mumbai

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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Virtual

Program Dates

Feb 21, 2023 Jun 13, 2023

Deadline

Feb 21, 2023

Entrance Fee

$199

The Agentic Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.

Critical Support Network

Join a local network of helpful startup mentors and founders that are invested in your success.

Get access to a lifetime of support and partners that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structured Methodology

Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.

Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.

Challenging Process

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.

Get ready to pitch at Demo Day, giving you the best chance to get funding.

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Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Orientation

Feb 21, 2023

06:30pm IST

Vision & Mission

Feb 28, 2023

06:30pm IST

Customer Development Sprint

Mar 07, 2023

06:30pm IST

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Featured Grad

From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.

The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

Gagan Biyani

Udemy (IPO, 2021)

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FI Mumbai Mentors

Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.

Kaustubh Dhargalkar

Founder @ Potentials & Possibilities

Zaheer Nasser

Co-Founder | Managing Partner @ Doctoori Connect

Ojas Oza

Head, Service Innovation @ Connectivity Solutions pvt ltd

Tarun Gulati

Founder & CEO @ Contemplate

Anay Mashruwala

Partner @ Venus Engineering Works

Lavina Ramkissoon

Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom @ Founder Institute

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FI Partners

Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.

Indian Chamber of International Business

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The Founder Institute is the world’s largest agentic company builder, turning ideas into fundable startups, and startups into unicorns. Since 2009, the Founder Institute program has helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs build 9,000+ companies, including unicorns like Udemy and Esusu, raise over 2BN in funding, and grow a portfolio worth an estimated $20BN. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities and 95 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide. Learn more about the Founder Institute.