TiE WOMEN

EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Our Vision

The vision of TiE Women is to embrace, engage, and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe — irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing, or background.

Our Mission

To achieve our vision through sustainable and impactful programming across all 61 TiE chapters, tracking the entire entrepreneurial journey with solid outcome metrics. The program is built on the six pillars of TiE Women: Learning, Mentoring, Access to Funding, Scalability, Safe Space, and Community.

THE SIX PILLARS

Learning

Access curated knowledge sessions, workshops, and resources to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills.

Mentoring

Get matched with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts who guide you through your startup journey.

Access to Funding

Connect with angel investors, VCs, and funding opportunities through the TiE network.

Scalability

Learn strategies and gain tools to scale your startup from local to global markets.

Safe Space

A supportive community where women entrepreneurs can share, collaborate, and grow without barriers.

Community

Join a vibrant network of women founders, mentors, and leaders across 61 TiE chapters worldwide.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS

Equity-free cash prizes totaling $100,000+
Mentoring by successful entrepreneurs
Investor access from around the world
Networking with global participants and TiE members
Global platform to showcase your startup
Learning sessions and events

Global Impact

11,000+

Applications across 62 countries

500+

Women-led Startups Accelerated

1,000+

Women Entrepreneurs Mentored

100+

Mentors & Experts Engaged

$350K+

In Equity-Free Grants

2026 PROGRAM TIMELINE

8th March 2026

Applications Open

15th June 2026

Applications Close

June – September 2026

Chapter Mentoring & Regional Finals

September – October 2026

Global Knowledge Series

November 2026

Mock Finals

December 2026

Global Finale Pitch Competition

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
Idea-stage startups do not qualify

Join TiE Women

Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, TiE Women offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders and investors, and access mentorship.

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