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 TiE Women Global Final Pitch Competition. Tap each stage to learn more.
Step 01
Applications Open
8th March 2026
Applications open for women entrepreneurs worldwide to submit their innovative startups for the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition.
Applications OpenStep 02
Applications Close
30th June 2026
Final deadline for all applications. Ensure your submission is complete before the closing date.
Application DeadlineStep 03
Chapter Mentoring & Chapter Finals
26th June – 31st August 2026
Participants receive chapter-level mentoring followed by Chapter Finals to identify entrepreneurs advancing to the global semi-finals.
Chapter FinalsStep 04
TiE Women Semi-Finals
North America & Europe
17th–18th September 2026
Host Chapter: TiE Los Angeles
Asia
24th–26th September 2026
Host Chapter: TiE Hyderabad
Regional winners compete in the TiE Women Semi-Finals before an international jury to qualify for the Global Finals.
Semi-FinalsStep 05
Mentoring & Mock Pitches
October – November 2026
Finalists receive one-on-one mentoring, coaching sessions and mock pitch rehearsals led by TiE Global mentors to prepare for the championship stage.
Mentoring & MocksStep 06
TiE Women Global Final Pitch Competition
14th–15th December 2026
The world's top women entrepreneurs compete live at the TiE Global Summit (TGS) in Indore, India, presenting their ventures before a distinguished international jury for the TiE Women Global title.
🏆 Global FinalImpact 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
Outreach 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