TiE Dubai is launching the 5th edition of the TiE Women MENA Programme. This programme aims to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the MENA region– irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing or background.

Eligibility Criteria

• Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY. (The opportunity to pitch will only be provided to the female founder/co-founder).
• Female co-founder(s) must have minimum 33% equity in the company.
• Companies in business for less than seven years only at the time of application (Company registration after Jan 1, 2017)
• Preference to startups raising funds
• Idea Stage Startups do not qualify for screening

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

The competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access 1:1 mentorship.

Selected entrepreneurs will get to pitch in front of investors and experts and showcase their solutions during NorthStar, GITEX in the UAE, and the MENA winner will have the opportunity to pitch at the TiE Global Summit in Bangalore, India for a cash prize of up to $50,000.

To learn more about the application process and the programme, visit TiE Women’s website and apply by 30th June 2024.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the TiE Dubai Team: tiewomen@tiedubai.org or sicily@tiedubai.org.