Deadline: June 15, 2026

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.

If you are a woman entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply to participate in this prestigious program. Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, this competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access mentorship.

About

TiE Women aims to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe – irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing or background. 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

  • 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
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Eligibility

  • Open to Early Stage and Late Stage Startups Founded or Co-Founded by Women Entrepreneurs (The opportunity to pitch will only be provided to the female founder/co-founder).
  • Women co-founder must be majority/equal founder stakeholder Companies registered on or after 1 Jan 2026 eligible to apply. Female co-founder(s) must have minimum 33% equity in the company.
  • Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2026)
  • Preference to startups raising funds
  • Idea Stage Startups do not qualify for screening

Application

To apply, please complete the following application form. We welcome applications from women founders across all industries and sectors.

Click here to apply.

For more information, visit TiE Women.

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