A Global TiE Initiative

TiE WOMEN

TiE Women is a global initiative by TiE, dedicated to supporting and encouraging women entrepreneurs by providing them with mentorship, resources, and a strong network. This initiative aligns with TiE’s broader mission to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Agenda

TiE Women Global Pitch Competition

Inclusion of women in the formal startup ecosystem of the region: After a basic recce, we found out that most of the women entrepreneurs work in the shadows, and their companies, products, and services are hardly known or seen in the startup community. The agenda is to get these women out of their cubs holes and be seen as serious contenders for funding, scaling up, or both!!

Access to the global community of TiE for Networking and Mentoring – both at the global level and the local level.

Funding via our investor network – both within TiE and outside of it.

Access to high-quality Masterclasses over the year. These classes may include topics such as -How to build your brand, Understanding Digital Marketing, How to create the perfect pitch deck, etc.

The Business Plan Competition – women entrepreneurs from our region get a chance to participate in the global pitch competition in collaboration with Empower – India’s first Accelerator for women. There is prize money of 100K USD at the final pitch + Bootcamps + Access to global investors + Prizes at the chapter level.

Why TiE Women

Why TiE Women?

*In case the travel restrictions extend beyond the end of this year, we will be inevitably forced to host a virtual final Pitch Competition.

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An excellent opportunity to win equity free cash prizes of upto $100,000.

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Access to the global community of TiE for Networking and Mentoring Funding via our investor networks.

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Access to high quality master classes over the year.

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Opportunity to participate in the global pitch competition to be held at Singapore in November 2023.

Qualifications

Who Can Apply?

Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY. (The opportunity to pitch will only be provided to the female founder/co-founder).
Female co-founder(s) must majority/equal founder equity in the company.
Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2016).

Compliance & Guidelines

Rules for Applying

*We are not accepting applications from idea-stage ventures; only Early and Late Stage startups.

Early Stage

Less than 3 years

May have received its initial, or seed funding

Company has an MVP

Late Stage

Less than 7 years
The product or service is commercially available
Registered sales
- Companies in business for less than 7 years only (date of registration of company not earlier than Jan 1, 2015).
- The startup should be registered in the state. In case the Chapter in the registered state is not participating then the startup can participate in the nearest city by geographic proximity. Ask for residential proof of address. Utility bill.
- Women-led or Women Co-owned startups only: The co-founder (male or female) can travel to Dubai on their own expense. They can pitch together if it’s the case in the Video intake at the time of application.
- We encourage registered companies to apply, not mandatory for pitch competition but essential to be potentially investible.
- Application Form – One startup can only apply to one Chapter worldwide. To ensure this, TiE Women has mandated a centralized form this year.
- Women-led or Women co-owned startups only. The co-founder (male or female) can travel to Dubai on their own expense. They can pitch together if it’s the case in the Video intake at the time of application. (Minimum stake 33%)
- We encourage registered companies to apply, not mandatory for pitch competition but essential to be potentially investible
- Membership – Top finalists have to be members of the TiE local chapter, before they travel for the finals.
- Judges independent of TiE, inclusive of angel investors or VCs. Screening committee for entries should comprise of CMs, Board Members, preferably angel investors.

PRAGATI (The Growth Summit 2026)

Women Ahead of the Curve

TiE Women’s flagship growth summit dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and accelerating women entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and changemakers.
The summit brings together accomplished founders, business leaders, policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, and ecosystem enablers to share experiences, insights, and practical strategies for growth and leadership.
Through inspiring conversations, keynote addresses, founder clinics, workshops, and networking opportunities, PRAGATI creates a platform where women can learn, connect, collaborate, and lead with confidence.

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