TYE Entrepreneurship Academy
Who We Are
The TYE Entrepreneurship Academy is a global program dedicated to fostering future generations of industry leaders by teaching high school students the rewards and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur. During the program, student teams utilize modern skills and tools to build a concept using customer feedback, iteration, and lightweight business models. The program is open to students in 8th-12th grade interested in entrepreneurship, STEM or business.
Why Join TYE NJ
Each TYE Entrepreneurship Academy student will have the opportunity to:
Who should apply?
Any 8th -12th-grade student interested in entrepreneurship, STEM, or business may apply to participate!
Program Details:
Students meet on fourteen alternating SUNDAYS from 10 AM-3 PM from October
through May at Cedar Hill Prep School, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Information Session: SEPT 26th – 10:30 am (Zoom Session)
Completed application and fee last date: September 30th, 2026
Program Details
Each student must register and pay individually. Any student who applies after the first 20 slots are filled will be added to a wait list. The fee includes a complimentary five-year TiE New Jersey membership for students who successfully complete the program. While a ton of fun, TiE High School also is a rigorous program that requires commitment from its participants. Any student who misses the first two sessions or more than three total sessions will no longer be able to participate in TiE HS. TiE New Jersey is unable to offer any refunds.
Meet the Team Behind TiE Young Entrepreneur Program 2026-2027
Guest Speakers
To supplement our workshops and to inspire the rising entrepreneurs in our program, we invite a number of founders to speak on the challenges and triumphs of founding a company!
Mentors
Participants are encouraged to reach out to all workshop leaders and guest speakers to support their individual development and the growth of their startup. Along with these individuals, each startup is paired with a mentor who works with the team to get ready for the final competition. Our mentors are incredible people who not only understand all the components of building a startup, they also care about creating a supportive learning environment for young people!
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New Jersey Competition
At the end of each program cycle, the teams pitch their startups in front of a panel of investors. They not only have the chance to demo their product and services but they also have a but they also have the chance to win seed funding! The 1st Place team from New Jersey is invited to compete against their peers from Australia, India, Canada and other US cities at the TYE Global Competition held each summer!