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The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Nordics program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Nordics's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Nordics Founder Institute today.


Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding. 

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Nordics, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • Startup Founders’ Guide to Building an Effective Go-To-Market Strategy: 7:00pm, May 15, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347644
  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • How to Build a Fundable Start-up Brand: 7:00pm, May 20, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347628
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 7:00pm, May 22, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347590
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, May 28, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347566
  • How to Quickly Establish Safe, Reliable, and Compliant AI Startups: 7:00pm, May 29, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347532
  • What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 7:00pm, Jun 03, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347867
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 2:00am, Jun 06, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347842
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00am, Jun 11, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347819
  • Startup Success: Mastering the Product Discovery Process (Online Workshop): 7:00pm, Jun 11, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347439
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 7:00pm, Jun 12, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347791
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Jun 17, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347763
  • How to Launch your Startup in Europe: 7:00pm, Jun 20, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/348164
  • How to Take a Value Proposition to Finding Product Market Fit: 7:00pm, Jun 24, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347732
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jun 26, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347705
  • How to Achieve a Product-Market Fit: 7:00pm, Aug 07, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347158
  • The Startup Founders’ Guide to Building AI Products Quickly & Easily : 7:00pm, Aug 14, 2024 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/347962

The Nordics program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mehkar Sheikh (Regional Manager, Venture Cup Sweden), Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Öst).

In addition, some of Nordics's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Nordics Founder Institute includes:

* Amanda Evans * Andrew Hennigan * Anjali Westwood * Annika Vangstad * Aviv Shalgi * Berg Moe * Caroline Wachtmeister * Charlotte Christensen * Dr. Hanan El Basha * Emil Jerndal * Gemma Whitehouse * Haider Abdo * Hannes Helander * Hannes Rosén * Jan Zając * Jens Wernborg * John Rush * Jonathan Greechan * Magret Jokela * Malcolm Larri * Mara Rada * Michal Gromek * Pontus Lund * Pouria Kay * Remi Saint-Jean * Richard Cristina * Russell Brand * Sameh Katr * Sofie Marin * Trevor Longino

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Nordics to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Nordics Fall 2024 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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