Founder Institute Core Program
Founder Institute
A roughly 4-month, part-time, chapter-based pre-seed accelerator run in dozens of cities worldwide, guiding idea-stage founders through incorporation, business model development, and fundraising prep. Entry fee (~$799-$1,199 depending on timing and region, partly refundable) plus a 2.5% equity pledge into FI's 'Equity Collective,' paid only upon a liquidity event.
📍 Multiple cities worldwide / Remote chaptersEquity
Who can apply
Idea to early-stage founders of technology or tech-enabled businesses, generally under two years old with under $500,000 in annual revenue; must be willing to incorporate during the program.
How to prepare
Read FI's public FAQ on fi.co/faq for the exact fee and Equity Collective terms in your target chapter; note the program has a roughly 30% completion rate, reflecting a demanding weekly time commitment (20+ hours).
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