TiE Women Program 2026

About

The TiE Women Program 2026 invites female entrepreneurs to apply for a global pitch competition, offering equity-free cash prizes, mentoring, and networking opportunities, culminating in a final event in Indore, India.

Benefits

• 🏆Equity-free cash prizes — $50,000 awarded to winners
• 🤝Mentoring — by successful entrepreneurs
• 🌍Investor Access — from around the world
• 🤝Networking — with global participants and TiE members
• 📚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 Jan 1, 2019)
• Preference given to startups actively raising funds

Participation Commitments

• 📅 Program duration — from March 8, 2026, to December 15, 2026
• 🎤 Pitch opportunity — provided to female founder/co-founder
• 🏆 Chapter-level mentoring — participants receive mentoring before finals

Target Region

Worldwide eligibility for female entrepreneurs

Target Sector

Startups across various sectors led by women