TiE Women Program 2026

About

A competition designed for female entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative business ideas, offering equity-free cash prizes, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and access to a global network of investors and participants. This program aims to empower women-led startups by providing them with the necessary resources and exposure to thrive in the competitive market.

Benefits

• 💰Cash Prizes
  Equity-free cash prizes worth $50,000
• 🎓Mentorship
  Mentoring by successful entrepreneurs
• 🌐Investor Access
  Access to global investors
• 🤝Networking
  Networking with global participants and TiE members
• 🌍Global Showcase
  Global platform to showcase your startup
• 📚Learning Opportunities
  Learning sessions and events.

Eligibility Criteria

• Female-founded or co-founded startups only
• Female co-founder(s) must hold minimum 33% equity
• Companies in business for less than 7 years (registered after January 1, 2019)
• Preference given to startups actively raising funds
• Idea-stage startups do not qualify.

Participation Commitments

• Applications open on March 8, 2026
• Applications close on June 10, 2026
• Chapter-level mentoring sessions and regional pitch competitions from June 16 to August 15, 2026
• Final global pitch competition in December 2026.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors