Supported by
.png)
What is Zero to Founder?
Zero to Founder: Estonia Edition is an elite, in-person program that brings together 20 exceptional talent from Latin America to launch their startup from the most digital country in the world.
Over 30 days in Tallinn, Estonia, you'll gain access to top-tier mentors, startup tools, and the opportunity to apply to the Startup Visa Estonia.
This is not for everyone, it's for the top 0.1%.
Zero to Founder Program: Estonia Edition
Stage 1
Welcome to Estonia 🇪🇪
• Welcome session in Tallinn, Estonia.
• Pick up your e‑Residency card
• Ideation & validation workshops
Stage 2
Launch Camp
• Launch Camp
• Daily workshops: MVP, validation, pitching
• 1:1 personalized mentoring
• Legal & accounting support
• Networking with investors, accelerators, and local founders
Stage 3
Demo Day + Visa Track
• Demo Day + Visa Track
• Pitch in front of top VCs and ecosystem leaders
• If you meet the criteria, you can apply for the Startup Visa Estonia (optional)
✅ What’s Included?
-
Accommodation in Tallinn
-
2 meals per day
-
Full access to the 30-day intensive program
-
Coworking space in Tallinn
-
Hands-on workshops to build and launch your MVP
-
Inspirational talks with founders and VCs
-
Demo Day with top European mentors and investors
-
Support applying to the Estonia Startup Visa (optional)
-
Legal & company setup
What you give
-
7% equity of your future startup
-
Total dedication and world-class performance
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for exceptional talent.
This is for you if you are:
-
A technical founder who can build and ship MVPs
-
A repeat entrepreneur with battle scars and lessons learned
-
A domain expert ready to disrupt your industry
-
A growth hacker or digital strategist with traction to prove it
-
A top-tier professional (ex-BCG, McKinsey, Uber, Rappi, etc.) ready to build
-
A digital nomad or remote pro wanting EU access via entrepreneurship
-
An inventor or academic with breakthrough tech
-
A proven underdog: olympiad medalist, patent holder, scholarship winner
You don’t need a cofounder.
You don’t need a pitch deck.
You need ambition, execution, and global mindset.
Only 20 founders will be selected.
The Experience
Build your global startup from one of the most advanced digital nations in the world.
You’ll spend 30 days in Tallinn, Estonia, surrounded by visionaries, pushing the limits of what’s possible, with mentorship, structure, and exposure to Europe’s elite startup ecosystem.
-
30-day fully immersive founder journey
-
Mentorship from top-tier founders, investors and global operators
-
Premium coworking and hands-on startup building
-
A high-stakes Demo Day in front of European VCs
100% covered through the Janssen Fellowship
This is for the top 0.1% of untapped talent in Latin America.
The Jannsen Fellowship
Backing the Top 0.1% of Latin American Talent
The Jannsen Fellowship is a competitive scholarship program that sponsors extraordinary talent to join Zero to Founder.
You may receive full sponsorship from visionary companies or governments who believe in your startup potential.
For the Exceptionally Talented.
Are you the kind of person who could launch the next Skype?
🎧 Listen Now: The Story Behind Zero to Founder in Estonia
Estonia’s Startup Miracle & the Role of Zero To Founder
Discover how Estonia became Europe’s #1 startup hub per capita, and how Zero To Founder empowers Latin founders.
About Tallin, Estonia 🇪🇪
The startup capital you’ve never heard of, until now.
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, a small country in Northern Europe with a giant vision for innovation.
-
Birthplace of Skype
-
One of the world’s most digital societies
-
Home to Bolt, Wise, and 1,000+ startups
-
Most startups per capita in Europe
-
Part of the EU & Eurozone
-
Fast internet, modern infrastructure, vibrant tech scene
From medieval streets to AI labs, Tallinn blends history with cutting-edge innovation.
It’s safe, connected, affordable, and built for bold founders.
Most people don’t know Tallinn.
That’s exactly why you should.
