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Program Schedule

Our flagship 'FI Agentic' program combines structured sprints with constant feedback to help you reach the milestones needed for investment and growth.

Jul 05

Early Application Deadline

Aug 30

Final Application Deadline

Sep 01 12:00 am Session 1

Phase 1: Roadmapping & Goal Setting

Date
Aug 31, 2026
Time
12:00pm PDT
The Agentic Track

Customized to your startup's needs, more advanced or more basic, with AI agents to help you complete the work.

Sprints
Oct 01 12:00 am Session 2

Phase 2: Fundraising Setup

Date
Sep 30, 2026
Time
12:00pm PDT
The Agentic Track

Customized to your startup's needs, more advanced or more basic, with AI agents to help you complete the work.

Sprints
Nov 01 12:00 am Session 3

Phase 3: Traction Sprint

Date
Oct 31, 2026
Time
12:00pm PDT
The Agentic Track

Customized to your startup's needs, more advanced or more basic, with AI agents to help you complete the work.

Sprints
Dec 01 12:00 am Session 4

Phase 4 - Fundraising Sprint

Date
Nov 30, 2026
Time
11:00am PST
The Agentic Track

Customized to your startup's needs, more advanced or more basic, with AI agents to help you complete the work.

Sprints
Dec 20 06:00 pm Session 5

FI Venture Network VIP Mixer, with Investors, FI Leaders and Funding Lab Alumni

https://www.airmeet.com/e/410f0380-effe-11f0-a182-a7ccb62b8e30

The FI HQ Portfolio Success is hosting a special Q1 VIP networking event for FI VN Investors, Venture Advisors, and Global Leaders of the Founder Institute to meet the newest Funding Lab cohort founders who are actively raising capital. 


Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other VIPs through structured speed networking, as well as by joining various virtual tables organized around topics and industry sectors. Chat with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and experienced startup ecosystem leaders from your region and around the world - the Airmeet platform makes it easy to connect virtually and join the discussions you like. Come prepared to be on camera - this is a face-to-face interactive online event, not a webinar!

Date
Dec 20, 2026
Time
05:00am PST
The Agentic Track

Customized to your startup's needs, more advanced or more basic, with AI agents to help you complete the work.

Sprints
Session 6+

Post Programs

The FI Agentic Program is just the beginning of a life long journey.

Founder Institute Alumni get access to a series of advanced accelerator programs, ongoing support from our Silicon Valley Team, valuable partner and service discounts, and more to continue building the business for years to come.

Continued Support
Continued Support
  • Dedicated Alumni Support Team in Silicon Valley

  • Access to the world's largest network of mentors and investors (40,000+)

  • Private Alumni mailing lists

  • $2.5M+ in partner discounts

  • Invites to FI sessions & network events

  • Potential introductions to investors

Structured Post-Programs
Structured Post-Programs
  • A series of virtual advisory programs where you work with our Silicon Valley HQ team to reach next milestones

  • Funding Lab helps get your lead investor within 6 months

  • The FI Venture Network matches Alumni ready for funding with a massive pool of investors that specialize in writing 'first or second checks' of funding

  • Exclusive for FI Alumni

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