Founder Institute Houston Spring 2027

The Founder Institute provides local and global support networks and a proven methodology to get your startup to early traction and funding. The Houston Spring 2027 cohort is in-person: run 100% in-person, with local networking opportunities and weekly sessions.

Key Benefits

• Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup experts and founders that are invested in your success
• A lifetime of support programs and partners
• Structured, proven business-building sprints
• Fast track to the FI Fundraising program and global Virtual Demo Days
• Special deals and support worth over $3 million from partner organizations

Eligibility

• Founders from the idea stage to Seed+ (the application's role list runs from 'Entrepreneur with just an idea' to 'Later-Stage Entrepreneur (Seed+)')

Program Structure

• In-person: run 100% in-person, with local networking opportunities and weekly sessions
• Program dates: Feb 16, 2027 - Apr 28, 2027 (onboarding Feb 9, 2027, 6:00 pm CST; kickoff Feb 16, 2027, 7:00 pm CST)
• Less than 60% of founders make it through the program

Cost

Early Entrance Fee $799 (by the Nov 10, 2026 early deadline), then $1,099