TiE U
ABOUT TiE U
TiE U is a 6-month program designed to fast-track collegiate entrepreneurs' innovative ideas into market-ready ventures. This global program is designed to inspire and support future innovators by offering mentorship, education, investment readiness, and opportunities that connect academia and industries.
Vision
To create a global platform where young entrepreneurs from colleges and universities can transform their ideas into scalable, impactful ventures. TiE U aims to inspire, support, and nurture the next generation of innovators through mentoring, education, and opportunities that bridge academia and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Mission
TiE U fosters entrepreneurship by empowering university students with access to mentors, resources, and a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions. Through practical learning, boot camps, workshops, and pitch competitions, TiE U equips student startups to successfully launch and grow their businesses.
WHAT WE OFFER
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
Global Pitch Competition
A global pitch competition for collegiate startups conducted across various cities by local TiE chapters. Participants receive mentoring, bootcamps, and workshops before pitching to investors and industry leaders. Winners compete globally for cash prizes worth $100,000+.
TiE Unicon
A conclave for collegiate students at the TiE Global Summit, bringing together student innovators for high-level networking and cross-border collaboration. This flagship event connects the brightest young minds with TiE's global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Cumulative Impact
20,000+
Students Engaged
300+
Colleges
25+
Countries
$366K
In Awards
50+
Cities
1,500+
Mentoring Hours
Get Involved with TiE U
Whether you're a college student with a startup idea, a university looking to partner, or a mentor wanting to give back — TiE U has a place for you.
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