Membership
Join the founders
building Ottawa’s future.
Access mentorship, founder-focused programming, exclusive events, and a global entrepreneurship network of 25,000+ founders, mentors, and investors.
Choose Your Path
Four ways to belong.
Every member of TiE Ottawa joins through one of four paths — chosen to match where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.
Tier 01
Charter Member
For successful entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and leaders who want to give back and shape the next generation of Ottawa founders.
- Mentor founders directly
- Speaking and panel invitations
- Board & leadership opportunities
- Flagship event hosting access
- Global TiE Charter Member network
Tier 02
Associate Member
For entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators actively starting, scaling, or strengthening a venture.
- 1-on-1 mentoring sessions
- Member-only events & dinners
- Global TiE member directory
- Event discounts & priority access
- Investor connection pathways
Tier 03
Student Member
For high school and university students exploring entrepreneurship — including TYE and TiE University participants.
- Entrepreneurship education
- Mentor matching
- Student-only programs & cohorts
- Career exposure & introductions
- Discounted event entry
Tier 04
Volunteer
For community contributors who want hands-on experience, exposure to the ecosystem, and a meaningful role in events and programs.
- Run events & programs
- Network with founders & mentors
- Career exposure
- Community leadership pathway
- Letter of recognition
What You Get
Practical access. Real relationships.
Mentorship
1-on-1 access to Charter Members, operators, and investors who’ve built real companies.
Network
Trusted relationships with Ottawa founders and 25,000+ TiE members worldwide.
Education
Workshops, fireside chats, and practical founder-learning across every stage.
Funding
Visibility into investor relationships and funding conversations through TiE’s ecosystem.
Apply Now
Tell us where you are
in your journey.
Membership applications are reviewed by the TiE Ottawa team. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll route you to the right path — Charter, Associate, Student, or Volunteer.
“The single best decision I made as a founder in Ottawa was joining TiE. The mentorship is real, the network is global, and the relationships compound.”
A TiE Ottawa Member
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Start where you are.
Grow with who you’ll meet.
Membership is reviewed by the TiE Ottawa team — tell us where you are and we’ll point you to the right path.