TiE Women – Pune Chapter

The TiE Women – Pune Chapter program is tailored for women founders with early-stage ventures who want to learn, network, and scale. TiE is a global non-profit with 58 chapters across 12 countries dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. The Pune chapter provides mentoring, networking, education, incubation support, and funding access. It creates a supportive community where founders can discuss real challenges and get valuable feedback.

Up to ₹45L (about $50,000 USD) in non-dilutive cash prizes are awarded. This equity-free funding can be used for operations, product development, hiring, or market growth without sacrificing ownership. The program emphasizes meaningful mentorship and peer learning, not just a pitch competition, helping startups build a strong foundation for long-term success.

• Equity-free prize money up to ₹45L
• Open to women founders with 33%+ equity in early-stage ventures
• TiE mentorship, investor network, and global outreach
• Located in Pune, focusing on startups from Maharashtra
• More than a pitch competition—structured learning and collaboration support
• No DPIIT or MSME registration required

This program is open exclusively to women founders who hold at least 33% equity in their startup. The startup must be early-stage—meaning at the idea, product, or early revenue stage. While the program is centered on Pune and Maharashtra, it aims to help founders expand across Asian and global markets through its international network.

TiE Women – Pune Chapter is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Maharashtra.

The most recent application window for TiE Women – Pune Chapter closed on 15 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

Equity-free cash prizes of up to ₹45L. Additional benefits include structured mentorship from TiE’s network, relevant investor introductions, and peer-to-peer learning workshops. Access to TiE’s global network supports international collaboration and market expansion.

TiE Women – Pune Chapter is offered by TiE Pune, a non-profit foundation. It is delivered directly by TiE Pune as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Applications are submitted via form at tiewomen.org, including a business plan or pitch deck. After an initial expert screening, shortlisted founders are invited for interviews. Final selections are based on the startup’s scalability, market potential, innovation, team strength, and alignment with the program.

Before you apply to TiE Women – Pune Chapter, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

TiE Women – Pune Chapter is best suited for idea, product and revenue-stage startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹45L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.