TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy is an immersive, team-based entrepreneurship program for high school students that guides participants through idea validation, prototyping, business modelling, financial planning and pitch preparation. The program includes in-person instructional sessions, mentoring from entrepreneurs, guest speakers, company visits and culminates in a judged local pitch competition. Top ventures receive awards and the winning team advances to the TYE Global Finals to compete with teams from other chapters. The program runs across a multi-month schedule with alternating Saturday sessions.

Expert instruction, mentoring, curriculum materials, guest speakers, company visits, team coaching, pitch preparation, awards and advancement to TYE Global Finals for the winning team; cash prizes for top ventures.

Open to high school students in grades 9th through 12th.

Apply via the online application form provided by the organizer.