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TiE Women

TiE Women Program 2026

Awards equity-free cash prizes to women-founded startups at a global pitch competition.

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TiE Women frames the $100,000-plus prize pool as split across multiple award categories rather than a single grand prize -- one specific benefit line lists a $50,000 equity-free cash prize on its own. Beyond the cash, program benefits include mentoring from successful entrepreneurs, introductions to investors from around the world, and a global platform to showcase the startup to TiE's wider netwo…

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TiE Women backs early-stage startups founded or co-founded by women, where a female co-founder holds at least 33% equity. Companies must already be registered (after 1 Jan 2019) and preference goes to those actively raising funds — idea-stage ventures do not qualify.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€100K
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