TiE Boston Women Pitch Competition 2026

TiE Boston Women Pitch Competition 2026 is a pitch competition for early-stage startups founded or co-founded by women entrepreneurs. Eligible startups must have women co-founder ownership of at least 33% and must have been registered on or after 1 Jan 2019. The program offers equity-free cash prizes, mentorship, investor access, networking, learning sessions, and a global platform to showcase startups. The competition includes Boston Finals, Global Knowledge Sessions and Mentoring, and a Global Finale at TGS 2026.

Key Benefits

• $50,000 equity-free cash prizes
• Mentorship by successful entrepreneurs
• Investor access from around the world
• Networking with global participants and TiE members
• Global platform to showcase the startup
• Learning sessions and events

Eligibility

• Early-stage startups founded or co-founded by women entrepreneurs
• Women co-founder or co-founders must have minimum 33% stakeholder ownership
• Companies registered on or after 1 Jan 2019 are eligible to apply

Program Structure

• Applications open on 27 Feb. 2026
• Applications close on 15 June 2026
• Shortlist announcement in Aug. 2026
• Boston Finals on 26 Aug. 2026
• Global Knowledge Sessions and Mentoring from Sept. - Nov. 2026
• Global Finale at TGS 2026 in Winter 2026

Dates & Duration

• Program duration: 27 Feb. 2026 - Winter 2026
• Program start date: 27 Feb. 2026
• Applications open: 27 Feb. 2026
• Application deadline: 15 June 2026
• Shortlist announcement: Aug. 2026
• Boston Finals: 26 Aug. 2026
• Global Knowledge Sessions and Mentoring: Sept. - Nov. 2026
• Global Finale: Winter 2026