TiE University

TiE U

About

TiE Rajasthan launched it’s 5th edition of TiE U, a global initiative designed to support and empower collegiate startups. As part of this ground breaking program, TiE Rajasthan is offering an Equity-Free Grant of $6000 to the winning team, providing them with a significant boost to accelerate their startup journey. Additionally, the top 15 teams will receive exclusive access to TiE Global Summit 2025, unlocking unparalleled opportunities for networking, mentorship, and funding.

Puneet Mittal : Chapter Lead
Parijat Agarwal : Co-chair
Basantt Khaitan : Chief Mentor
Arun Sharma : Committee Members
Shipra Bhtani : Committee Members

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TiE U Global Pitch Competition

A global startup event for college/university students and campus based start-ups to showcase their ideas on a global stage.

Eligibility Criteria

TiE U – Two Tracks, One Goal: Startup Success!

Track 1: Pre-Revenue (Ideation Stage)
Open to undergrad & postgrad students with a validated idea.
All team members must be current students of a college/university.
Teams should consist of minimum 2 and maximum 5 members (max. limit is optional).
The applicant must be the founder or co-founder of the startup
A basic prototype should be developed, with some level of customer validation completed.
Revenue must be below $5,000 (since the startup is operational).
Track 2: Revenue (Early Revenue Stage)
Open to undergrad, postgrad/graduate students
The startup must have a real product and early customers.
Teams should consist of minimum 2 and maximum 5 members. (max. limit is optional)
At least one team member must be a current postgrad/graduate student.
If any of the co-founder/team members has graduated, it should be no more than two years ago.
Revenue must be ≥$5K revenue