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Global TiE pitch competition for women-founded startups — $100,000+ in equity-free prizes ($50K global winner), mentorship & investor access. Idea-stage excluded.
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TiE Women Program 2026 — Global Women Entrepreneurs Initiative Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026, a global pitch competition that gives women founders a stage to showcase innovative businesses to industry leaders and investors worldwide.
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Women-founded or co-founded startups across any sector, where a female founder/co-founder holds at least 33% equity. The company must be incorporated after 1 January 2019 (less than seven years old at the time of application).
No. Idea-stage startups do not qualify for screening. You should have at least a built product or early traction.
No. All prizes are equity-free — TiE takes no stake in your company.
Only the female founder or co-founder may deliver the pitch.
$100,000+ in equity-free prizes, including a $50,000 Global Winner Prize.
Applications open on 8 March 2026 (International Women's Day) and close on 25 June 2026.
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