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Founder Institute

Founder Institute Germany

Open NowAccelerator

Funding

Equity

2.5%

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Program Context

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 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.

Key Details

Type

Accelerator

Format

Hybrid

Duration

3 months

Frequency

Twice per year

Cost

€1,100 - Entrance Fee

Languages

English

Funding & Equity

Model

Stipend

Equity

2.5%

Equity Details

Warrant, see https://fi.co/equity

Additional Offering

💭 Mentoring/Coaching🧑‍🏫 Workshops

Industries & Stages

Industries

AICybersecurityConsumerMobilityEnergySaaSFintechHealth TechIndustry agnosticDeep TechClimateE-CommerceIoT

Stages

IdeaPre-Seed

Requirements

Working on a business idea that can grow into a scalable startup & master the Entrepreneur DNA test

Who is it for?

Best For

First-time foundersFemale FoundersAcademic spin-offsInternational teamsSolo foundersNon-academicsIdea stagePart-time commitmentRelocation-averse

Insider Tips

Validate early and fast
Do not start building before initial validation
Be open for feedback and support and you will grow

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Application Cycle

Status

Open Now

Deadline

October 13, 2026

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Institution

Founder Institute Germany

Berlin, Germany

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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.

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