The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
ENTREPRENEUR DNA ASSESSMENT A tool for identifying innovative talent
Leading corporations, funds, and universities use the Entrepreneur DNA Assessment to identify innovative talent, improve evaluation at scale, and more.
You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.
Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup mentors and founders who are invested in your success.
Get access to a LIFETIME OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS, DISCOUNTS & CREDITS FROM PARTNERS that far exceed any comparable program.
Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.
Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.
Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.
Get fast-tracked to our Funding Lab program and Virtual Demo Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.
PARTNERSHIP PLATFORMS
The Founder Institute offers a range of products designed to support startups, corporations, universities, and government organizations in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Universities
To support university-based startup ecosystems
Corporations
Open Innovation :For corporations to collaborate with startups.
Closed Innovation :To help corporations build internal ventures.
Funds & Accelerators
To build sustainable economic ecosystems
Events & Content Campaigns
Custom educational campaigns for startups.
OPEN INNOVATION
The 10x Growth and Founder Institute Partnership: A Model for Innovation
Corporate innovation can become an uphill battle for business leaders when there's a lack of customer centricity and alignment with core business goals.
The collaboration between 10x Growth and the Founder Institute exemplifies a dynamic approach to corporate innovation.
By leveraging startups' agility, they facilitate rapid exploration of new technologies, enabling corporations to probe fast, test the impact this will have on their core assets, and make informed decisions on whether to buy, build, or hold.
Investment Building: A Strategy for Accelerated Growth
This partnership combines the global reach of the Founders Institute with 10X Growth's expertise, creating impactful corporate innovation programs that extend beyond mere scouting to influence the bottom line significantly.
The synergy of SPEED & SCALE in investment building is a testament to their innovative approach, offering a blueprint for other corporations to follow.
Get a copy of the Corporate Open Innovation eBook here
SPONSORSHIPS
The Founder Institute gathers all members of the local start-up ecosystem, including founders, experienced CEOs, investors, key influencers and supporting organizations. The Institute creates a collaborative environment to launch impactful and enduring technology companies.
Sponsoring the Institute will align your brand with start-up economic development, provide opportunities to engage the local start-up community and deliver leads. Past and current sponsors include Microsoft, WSGR, AON Techshield, Charles River Ventures, .CO and many more.
If you are interested in becoming a Founder Institute Sponsor and helping us launch the next wave of innovative technology companies, please contact us
STARTUP PARTNERS
The Founder Institute proudly partners with organizations that support global startup ecosystem growth and provide our Founders with millions in discounted and free services.