Early Stage Startups Founded or Co-Founded by
Women Entrepreneurs
Women co-founder(s) must have minimum 33% stakeholder
Companies registered on or after 1 Jan 2019 eligible to apply
TiE WOMEN
LEARNING
ACCESS TO FUNDING
MENTORING
SCALABILITY
SAFE SPACE
COMMUNITY
Vision
The vision of TiE Women (tiewomen.org) is to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe – irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing or background.
Mission
The vision is set to be achieved through a solid mission of sustainable and easy-to-adapt programming for all 61 chapters of TiE Global that will track the entire entrepreneurial journey with solid outcome metrics. The program is built on the Pillars of TiE Women: Learning, Mentoring, Access to Funding, Scalability, Safe Space, and Community.
Benefits to Participants
Equity free cash prizes
$50,000
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
TiE Women Program 2026
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026 — an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage.
Eligibility Criteria
Female-founded or co-founded startups only. Pitch opportunity provided to female founder/co-founder.
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.
2026 Program Timeline
Six key milestones from application to the global grand finale. Tap each stage to learn more.
Step 01
Applications Open
8th March 2026
Portal opens for early-stage women entrepreneurs globally to submit their applications.
Now OpenStep 02
Applications Close
15th June 2026
Final deadline for all submissions. Ensure your application is complete before this date.
DeadlineStep 03
Chapter Mentoring & Regional Finals
16th June – 1st September 2026
Chapter-level mentoring sessions followed by regional pitch competitions to select finalists.
MentoringStep 04
Global Knowledge Series
September – October 2026
Exclusive series for winners and runners-up covering global scaling, investor relations, and strategy.
For WinnersStep 05
Mock Finals
November 2026
Final rehearsal round with expert judges simulating the grand stage. Refine your pitch to perfection.
Prep RoundStep 06
TW Final Global Pitch Competition
December 2026
The grand finale — top women entrepreneurs pitch to a global panel of investors for the $50K grant.
🏆 Grand FinaleImpact and Journey so Far
11000+ Applications across 62 countries
500+ Women-led Startups Accelerated
1000+ Women Entrepreneurs received chapter level mentoring
100+ Mentors and Experts engaged
22 women-led startups received equity-free grants worth $350K+
Sponsors / Partners
Platinum Partner
Lead Sponsor
India Partner
Bronze Partner
Impact
# of startups
women founders touched
# of investments
Total prize money
TiE Global
TiE is the world’s largest network of
entrepreneurs with a stated mission of
fostering entrepreneurship globally
3000+
Charter Members
15000+
Members
57
Location
14
Countries
WEALTH
CREATED
$ ONE
TRILLION+
EMPLOYMENT
GENERATED
2.5 MILLION +
DIRECTLY
#QUANTUM OF
INVESTMENTS
$ 50-70
BILLION
#OF STARTUPS
MENTORED
25,000+
STARTUPS