Founder Institute Core Program 2026

About

An 18-week accelerator program designed for aspiring founders, providing structured sprints, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors to help startups achieve their milestones and certification goals.

Benefits

• 🌐Global Network
  Access to a global network of mentors and investors
• 🏃Structured Sprints
  Structured sprints with constant feedback to help reach milestones
• 🤝Long-term Support
  Opportunity to join the Equity Collective for long-term support

Eligibility Criteria

• Aspiring founders who are still employed full-time
• Solo-founders or teams
• Founders of established companies (generally less than a few years old, and before significant funding, revenue, or traction)

Participation Commitments

• Program duration of approximately 18 weeks
• Weekly feedback sessions with mentors
• Participation in various program milestones and deliverables

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors