TiE Los Angeles (SoCal)
TiE U | University
Entrepreneurship Program
Where campus ideas grow into real companies
TiE U at TiE Los Angeles (SoCal) is a six-month accelerator for college founders who want to turn ideas into real startups. The program combines mentorship, hands-on learning, and pitch opportunities to help students build, validate, and scale early-stage ventures with confidence.
How TiE U Works
Mentorship
Learn directly from experienced founders and TiE mentors who guide decision-making and startup execution.
Workshops
Practical sessions focused on validation, business models, storytelling, and investor readiness.
Pitch Platforms
Opportunities to present live, receive feedback, and compete at regional and global levels.
Global Exposure
High-performing teams gain visibility within the TiE network and access to investors worldwide.
Proven Impact
TiE U alumni continue to demonstrate what is possible when student founders are given the right platform. In 2024, Harvard-based startup MabLab won the TiE New York University Pitch Competition, went on to secure the global title at the TiE Global Competition, and later earned a $100,000 investment award from TiE Houston at the Rice Business Plan Competition, the world’s largest student startup competition.
Who Should Apply
TiE U is ideal for:
- College and university students with startup ideas
- Early-stage founding teams
- Students seeking hands-on entrepreneurial experience
- Innovators ready to learn, build, and iterate
Our Sponsor
Vission
To create a global launchpad for student founders, connecting early innovation with experienced entrepreneurs and investment ecosystems.
Mission
To empower university students with the mentorship, knowledge, and networks needed to build sustainable, high-impact startups.