Programme TiE Women 2026 pour startups fondées par les femmes

TiE Women 2026 is a global competition and support program designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing access to funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities on an international scale.

What it offers

• $50,000 equity-free cash prize
• 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

Who can apply

• 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 1 Jan 2019)
• Preference given to startups actively raising funds
• Idea-stage startups do not qualify

How to apply

• Applications open 8 Mar 2026, 8:00 AM
• Applications close 25 Jun 2026, 8:00 AM
• Submit your application through the online portal

Good to know

• The program includes six key milestones from application to the global grand finale
• Chapter-level mentoring sessions followed by regional pitch competitions to select finalists (16 Jun – 15 Aug 2026)
• Exclusive series for winners covering global scaling, investor relations, and strategy (16 Aug – 15 Sept 2026)
• Semi-finals in USA & Asia (24 Sept - 7 Oct 2026)
• The grand finale — top women entrepreneurs pitch for the $50K grant at TiE Global Summit 2026 (December 2026)