Programs
Programs that move
founders forward.
From experiential entrepreneurship education for high-schoolers to mentor-led founder cohorts — TiE programs support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
TiE Global Programs
Three flagship pillars.
One global infrastructure.
Run worldwide. Delivered locally by TiE Ottawa.
TYE
TiE Young Entrepreneurs
Experiential entrepreneurship education for high school students — teams build real startups under the mentorship of TiE Charter Members, then pitch for a place in the global competition.
- Build a real venture in a cohort
- Mentored by Charter Members
- Global TYE competition pathway
TiE U
TiE University
An ecosystem supporting college and university student-led startups — connecting student founders to mentors, peer networks, and global TiE programming.
- Student founder competition
- Campus chapters & clubs
- Direct line to mentors
TiE Women
TiE Women
A global initiative embracing, engaging, and empowering women entrepreneurs — with regional cohorts, mentorship, and a global pitch competition.
- Women-led founder cohorts
- Mentor matching
- Global pitch competition
Core Pillars
How TiE Ottawa shows up
across the founder journey.
Mentoring
Practical, recurring support from experienced operators, founders, and investors.
Education
Workshops, fireside chats, and founder-focused learning across every stage.
Networking
High-trust gatherings where founders meet peers, mentors, and investors face-to-face.
Funding Pathways
Exposure to investor conversations and TiE’s broader funding ecosystem.
Bring a TiE program
to your school, campus, or company.
Run a TYE cohort, host a TiE University chapter, partner on a TiE Women program — or design a custom initiative with us.