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TiE Women Global Pitch Competition | Pune Chapter | Cohort 7.0

Overview

Not every founder is looking for a stage – some are looking for the right room. A room where conversations go beyond pitch decks, mentorship is honest, and peers challenge your thinking.

Applications are now open for the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition – Pune Chapter | Cohort 7.0.

This is more than a pitch competition. It’s a global platform designed to help women founders learn, refine, connect, and scale—with access to experienced mentors, investors, and a powerful international network.

Who Should Apply

Women-founded or co-founded startups
Minimum 33% equity held by women co-founder(s)
Startups less than 7 years old (registered after 1 Jan 2019)
Early-stage startups (idea-stage not eligible)
Preference for startups actively raising funds

Application Timeline

Start Date: 8 March 2026
End Date: 15 June 2026

Why Participate?

Equity-free cash prize of up to $50,000
Mentorship from successful entrepreneurs
Investor access from across the globe
Global exposure to showcase your startup
Networking opportunities with TiE members and founders worldwide
Learning sessions focused on scaling and growth

Program Journey

Applications Open: 8 March 2026
Applications Close: 15 June 2026
Mentoring & Regional Finals: June – August 2026
Global Knowledge Series: August – September 2026
Semi-finals (USA & Asia): September – October 2026
Global Finale: December 2026

About TiE Women

The TiE Women initiative aims to embrace, engage, and empower women entrepreneurs globally, regardless of background or stage of business.

Impact So Far

11,000+ applications across 62 countries
500+ women-led startups accelerated
1,000+ entrepreneurs mentored
100+ global mentors engaged
$350K+ equity-free grants awarded

Apply Now

If you’re a woman founder ready to take your startup to the next level, this could be your next big opportunity.

👉 Register here: https://www.tiewomen.org/

Instagram Program 2.0 – Grow With ‘Reels’

Who should attend?

Business owners with a sale between 10 Lac – 1 Cr
Existing business owners running a business for minimum 3 years with a GST registration
Existing businesses that majorly sell B2C products and services

Key Takeaways

Basics of Instagram Reels for Business
How to plan and produce reels for Instagram
How to come up with ideas for reels
How to boost/run an ad on Instagram

Program Highlights

What is Instagram Reels and how can it help businesses to grow
How do you come up with Reel ideas for content
How to create reels using different platforms
How to plan the right date and time to post reels

Social Champ

Event Details
This workshop is designed to help you learn how to market your business on social media. It includes learning the basics of managing and operating key social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram & Google My Business.

Who should attend

New businesses that are just starting a business
Established businesses looking to grow business through social media

Takeaways from the event
Kick-start the marketing journey of your business with a firm foundation. Watch your already-established business grow by leaps and bounds!

Get ready to take the world of digital marketing by storm – be a Social Champ!

Understand the seven basic components of marketing & check if your marketing plan is delivering the expected result
Understanding social media basics (Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business)

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Grow your business with Instagram Marketing

Details

Instagram is the most trending social media platform which is supporting the marketing and sales of various products in day to day use as well as seasonal ones. Various services are promoted over this platform through its various engaging features. Join us to know how these various features of Instagram can be utilised to promote your business.

Who should attend?

Business owners with a sale between 10 Lac – 1 Cr
Existing business owners running a business for minimum 3 years with a GST registration
Existing businesses that majorly sell B2C products and services

Key Takeaways

Basics of Instagram for Business
How to plan content for the Instagram channel
How to come up with ideas for content
How to plan the right date and time to post content
How to boost/run an ad on Instagram

Understanding Business Planning to Start & Grow Your Business

Details
Every business needs planning at all stages. A new business needs planning to get started and make a mark in the market while the existing business needs planning to scale the business. This planning includes various aspects – financial planning, team planning, resources allocation and much more. This session will throw light on various important aspects of business planning.

Who should attend

Do you have a business idea of your own? Then you may need to know about its financial viability and feasibility.

We welcome all entrepreneurs who want to ensure that they have put everything in place and that they will be able to understand the importance of Business Planning.

Takeaways from the event

Learn about the finalization of proposed business ideas, the process of collecting and putting together necessary information for understanding a business’ financial viability
Understand the importance of financial viability/feasibility of business
Learn about the essential steps to take before starting a business

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Google My Business Listing Program

Event Details

Google My Business gives your business visibility, bringing it to the notice of anyone who is interested and in the vicinity of your location. It allows you to get a spot on Google maps and also lets you update photos, contact information, etc. Having an active and dynamic Google My Business page helps to acquire new customers from the locality the business is situated in. The only requirement is to know the features and best practices of this platform.

Who should attend

New business owners who wish to create online presence
Growing business owners who wish to capture nearby market
Businesses who wish to showcase their products & reviews to local customers

Takeaways from the event

Create a Google My Business page
Create a basic website for your business
Understand how to keep your Google My Business page active
Make your business visible on Google

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Grow your business with Instagram Marketing

Details

Who should attend?

Business owners with a sale between 10 Lac – 1 Cr
Existing business owners running a business for minimum 3 years with a GST registration
Existing businesses that majorly sell B2C products and services

Key Takeaways

Basics of Instagram for Business
How to plan content for the Instagram channel
How to come up with ideas for content
How to plan the right date and time to post content
How to boost/run an ad on Instagram

Build a Successful Business with ‘Branding’

Details

All the entrepreneurs wish to have their business recognized as a brand. You must be wanting the same, right?

Branding your business means making your products and services known to people. It acts as the unique identity of your products and services and helps you expand your businesses with recognition. Branding needs to be planned and conducted with focus on the uniqueness of your business. We bring to you an expert who will guide you the best about branding as a concept and much more!

Who Should Attend

Owners of product-based business
Owners of service-based business
Professionals

Takeaways from the program

How a small business can become successful if branding is done
Branding strategy – what should be done, why and how it should be done

Importance of Standardization in business

Details

Every business whether manufacturing, trading or service needs to have a standard process for all the activities involved for the delivery of product or service. If you have a business and intent to manage it smoothly and expand it seamlessly, standardization will play an important role. Learn the know how’s of standardization of processes and apply it to your business with ‘Importance of Standardization in business’ program

Who should attend

Business with manufacturing & trading activities
Professionals
Franchisee owners

Key Takeaways

Meaning of standardization
Importance and Benefits of standardization
5 stages of standardization
Standardization of Process (SOP) format
Inclusions of SOPs and its implementation
Checklist and templates for various functions like Marketing, Management, Operations, Production, and Finance

Understand Business Planning to Start & Grow Your Business

Who should attend

Do you have a business idea of your own? Then you may need to know about its financial viability and feasibility.

We welcome all entrepreneurs who want to ensure that they have put everything in place and that they will be able to understand the importance of Business Planning.

Takeaways from the event

Learn about the finalization of proposed business ideas, the process of collecting and putting together necessary information for understanding a business’ financial viability
Understand the importance of financial viability/feasibility of business
Learn about the essential steps to take before starting a business

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