Founder Institute
Founder Institute Campinas Spring 2026
Agnostic
- Deadline
- Feb 15, 2026
- Applications
- Closed
- Location
- Campinas
- Duration
- ~3 months
Applications are closed
The application window closed Feb 15, 2026. This page stays here for the record.
About this program
Founder Institute Campinas Spring 2026 is a “Virtual First” cohort designed to help founders build a startup from idea stage to early traction using Founder Institute’s structured, sequential methodology. The program emphasizes weekly startup-building sprints, mentor feedback, and a challenging completion standard.
Key Details
- Format: Virtual First
- Cost / Entrance Fee: $499
- Program focus: turning ideas into fundable startups via structured sprints + mentor feedback
Dates & Timeline
- Application deadline (end date): February 15th, 2026
- Program start date (kickoff): March 2nd, 2026
- Program end date: June 2nd, 2026
- Onboarding: February 23rd, 2026 (6:00pm -03)
Program Structure
- Onboarding session → Accelerator kickoff → weekly curriculum sessions
- Weekly deliverables and sequential sprints
- Mentor feedback sessions + office hours (ongoing)
Benefits
- Access to mentors and feedback through video conferencing and reviews
- Structured methodology that reduces complexity and focuses founder execution
- Partner perks (advertised broadly across FI as significant partner deals)
- Pathway to follow-on opportunities like Funding Lab / virtual demo days (as referenced on FI cohort pages)
Location
- Campinas (Virtual First cohort)