Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Hyderabad - in 11 Weeks
Founder Institute द्वारा
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त्वरित उत्तर
The Founder Institute, in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE, offers an 11-week AI-native company-building program to help early-stage entrepreneurs transform ideas into fundable, global businesses through a structured, in-person accelerator.
- फंडिंग राशि
- अलग-अलग
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- इक्विटी
- प्रदाता
- Founder Institute
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- बंद
- स्थान
- अंतरराष्ट्रीय
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 4 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Founder Institute. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
इस फंडिंग प्रोग्राम के बारे में
The Founder Institute Hyderabad, in partnership with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE, presents an intensive 11-week company-building program designed to transform aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs into founders of fundable, global startups. Leveraging the Founder Institute's globally proven AI-native methodology, this program provides a highly structured and sequential process that guides participants from idea to a working business. It emphasizes building quickly and cost-effectively, reducing complexity, and maintaining focus on critical growth sprints with weekly deliverables. The program's core experience is built around comprehensive support, including constant feedback from seasoned mentors, personalized office hours, and extensive networking opportunities within the local Hyderabad ecosystem and Founder Institute's global network. Participants gain access to a framework developed since 2009, continuously updated with global feedback, ensuring they are equipped with the most relevant tools and strategies to succeed in today's competitive startup landscape. The collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE further enriches the program by providing deep local connections and expertise, propelling businesses forward within the vibrant Hyderabad startup ecosystem. This accelerator is ideal for founders aiming to build scalable technology companies with a global vision.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
फंडिंग प्रदाता
Founder Institute is a pre-seed accelerator and company builder that has run since 2009 from Silicon Valley. It is operated by Founder Institute, Incorporated, a company registered in Palo Alto, California. The programme is delivered through local chapters and through online…
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आपको क्या मिलेगा
The Founder Institute Hyderabad program, in collaboration with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE, provides a comprehensive 11-week in-person acceleration experience. Participants gain access to a globally proven framework for building fundable startups, refined since 2009 and continuously updated. The program offers structured weekly sprints with clear deliverables, designed to reduce complexity and focus entrepreneurs on essential growth activities. Key benefits include constant feedback and personalized office hours from seasoned founders and mentors, ensuring guidance on pitch, progress, and data-driven decision-making. Entrepreneurs will also benefit from extensive networking opportunities with local and global founders, mentors, investors, and partners, significantly raising their startup's status within the ecosystem and preparing them for external funding rounds. The local expertise of IIIT Hyderabad, CIE further strengthens connections to the vibrant Hyderabad startup community, enhancing market access and strategic partnerships.
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समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
Applications undergo a comprehensive review by the Founder Institute and IIIT Hyderabad, CIE teams, leveraging their extensive expertise in early-stage startups and the local ecosystem. The evaluation process focuses on several key areas, including the entrepreneur's drive, commitment, leadership potential, and the viability and scalability of their idea or existing business. While specific numerical criteria are not detailed, a strong emphasis is placed on the founder's ability to execute, learn rapidly, and effectively leverage the program's structured framework and mentorship. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for one-on-one interviews with mentors and program directors, or asked to complete a more detailed assessment to gauge their fit with the program's intensive, results-driven methodology. The ultimate goal is to select a diverse cohort of highly motivated individuals who are poised for global business success and can contribute positively to the program's collaborative environment.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Apply Online
Submit your application form through the official Founder Institute portal.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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शुरू करने से पहले प्रश्न देखें
इस कार्यक्रम के आवेदन फ़ॉर्म में पूछे जाने वाले सभी प्रश्न डाउनलोड करें, ताकि पोर्टल खोलने से पहले आप अपने उत्तर ऑफ़लाइन तैयार कर सकें।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What is the Founder Institute Hyderabad program?
It is an 11-week in-person accelerator and company-building program run by the Founder Institute in partnership with IIIT Hyderabad, CIE. It helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into fundable, global technology companies using a proven AI-native methodology.
Who is this program for?
The program is open to a wide range of entrepreneurs, including those with just an idea, aspiring founders, and those at various stages of their startup journey such as research, mockups, early prototype, MVP, beta, or even later (Seed+).
What kind of support does the program offer?
Participants receive structured guidance through weekly growth sprints, constant feedback from experienced mentors, personalized office hours, and unparalleled networking opportunities with global and local founders, mentors, investors, and partners. The program focuses on building a solid foundation and increasing the startup's readiness for external funding and scaling.
Is the program fully in-person?
Yes, the Hyderabad cohort is run 100% in-person, providing local networking opportunities and weekly sessions to foster a strong community and immersive learning experience. Relocation to Hyderabad or regular presence is required.
Does the Founder Institute provide direct funding?
While the Founder Institute's core program does not directly provide upfront cash funding, it is designed to help entrepreneurs build fundable startups and raise external capital by connecting them with investors and providing rigorous preparation and strategic advice. The program typically involves an equity stake.
What is the duration of the program?
The core program runs for 11 weeks, from September 18, 2026, to November 27, 2026. An early application deadline is set for August 4, 2026, which applicants should note.
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