Founder Institute 2023 OpenToStart Free Bootcamp for Budding Startups and Entrepreneurs

Published: 11 Dec 2022 1,456 views

OpenToStart is a free initiative from the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped tens of thousands of employees and new/ idea-stage entrepreneurs validate, test, and launch startups worth an estimated $30BN BN+. Our mission is to activate and empower talented and motivated entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses worldwide.

Founder Institute OpenToStart Free Bootcamp

Application Deadline	December 31, 2022
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Founder Institute
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Founder Institute OpenToStart Free Bootcamp

The 4-week online bootcamp consists of live workshops with startup experts, practical exercises, and multiple networking opportunites. You can jump in or out at any time.

Bootcamp Goals 

• Evaluate and improve your startup ideas

• Connect with potential co-founders and collaborators

• Get feedback from experienced startup advisors

• Decide if this is right time for you to start a company

Requirements for Founder Institute OpenToStart Free Bootcamp

For new and aspiring entrepreneurs, making 'the leap' can be scary, risky, and lonely. That's why we created OpenToStart specifically for:

• Anyone that has been laid off or looking to pursue something new
• Anyone interested in teaming up with other aspiring entrepreneurs
• Anyone with startup ideas that want to learn the first steps

Selection Process

Bootcamp Dates

• Jan 4, 2023 – Jan 25, 2023
• Week 1 – OpenToStart Kickoff
• Week 2 – Ideas & Validation 101
• Week 3 – Co-Founders & Teambuilding
• Week 4 – Pitching & Feedback

Application Deadline

December 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Founder Institute on fi.co to apply