Lead an Accelerator

We are excited for you to learn more about running our proven pre-seed accelerator and explore joining over 400 Local Leaders worldwide. The Founder Institute is working to make the world a better place through technology and entrepreneurship.

― Adeo Ressi, CEO of FI

Help Create the Future

Here are a few of the benefits of running a Founder Institute accelerator:

Help aspiring entrepreneurs launch impactful startups in your city.

Share in the equity returns from startups that you help to create.

Use a proven methodology that created $35+ Bn in enterprise value.

Commit a few hours per week in a part-time role to run the accelerator.

Join the largest global network of CEOs, ecosystem leaders and investors.

Enter your information to learn more about launching a pre-seed accelerator in your city.

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.