Silicon valley’s founder institute officially launches pre-seed startup accelerator in Iraq

As a result, the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Iraq under the Levant Virtual Program. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in Iraq can now take advantage of the Founder Institute’s renowned structure, mentor support, and global network to build an enduring companies.

Applications to the first ever Founder Institute Iraq are now open, and anyone interested in a structured and proven process to building something meaningful can apply at FI.co/apply/levant

The Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 5000 Alumni raise over $950M funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more.

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free startup virtual events, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and hear more about the program. In addition, some of the region’s top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation.

The Levant program is led by some of the region’s top startup leaders, Maher Santarissy (CEO, Moment Venture Consulting), and Mohammad Santarissy (CEO, RelativelyFund).

“The region is ripe with talent, we believe that startups are key drivers to economic growth and innovation, the Founder Institute can increase an aspiring tech entrepreneur’s chance for success by providing a structured program, the necessary skills, mindset and access to Silicon Valley and global expertise”

The Founder Institute is designed for founders and teams all throughout the pre-accelerator/pre-seed stage, including aspiring founders with a full-time job, solo founders, teams, and founders of established companies that are pre-funding. The organization’s mission is to “Globalize Silicon Valley” and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.

Iraq’s entrepreneurs can Join us in the upcoming Levant Program and help build the future.

Apply to the 2021 Virtual Summer Program at www.fi.co/apply/Levant , those that apply by the Early Application Deadline (2020-08-08) are eligible for reduced pricing. To learn more visit FI.co/overview.