You Bring the Idea.
We'll Help You Build It.
8-week venture-building accelerator
University entrepreneurs
Global opportunities
2026–27 cohort
Dec 15
Applications close
$25,000
Prizes: cash & pro bono services
8 Weeks
Hands-on venture building
March 2027
Chapter finals
Program snapshot
Workshops and mentorship
Dec 15 – Feb 28
Eligibility
NJ university students + recent grads
Format
Hybrid: final pitch in person at RBS-NB, everything else virtual
What is TiE U?
TiE U Jersey is an 8-week venture-building program for university students and recent graduates. In hands-on sessions guided by experienced mentors, you take an idea through each stage of development, from concept to investor-ready venture, and finish with a final pitch.
Bring an idea, early traction, a pre-revenue concept or an existing business. The program meets you where you are.
8 weeks
Hybrid
Solo or team
Program Timeline
OCT 10, 2026
Applications open
Apply solo or with a team.
DEC 15, 2026
Applications close
Submit before the Cohort 9
deadline.
DEC 15 – FEB 28
Workshops and mentorship
Virtual classes and one-on-one
guidance.
MARCH 2027
Chapter finals
Pitch in person at Rutgers
Business School–New
Brunswick.
What you’ll gain
Practical venture-building skills, experienced guidance and a community that continues long after the final pitch. Whether you launch a startup or build a corporate career, you leave ready to make an impact.
Build confidence
Make a compelling case for your venture.
Build your personal brand
Share your story and get noticed.
Grow your network
Meet founders, mentors and investors.
Learn from mentors
Practical guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.
Join a global community
A worldwide network that outlasts the program.
Develop entrepreneurial skills
Move your idea through each stage.
Workshops
The workshop lineup will be listed here once it is confirmed.
Awards and benefits
$25,000
in cash and pro bono professional services for the winning venture.
$5,000
Cash
$20,000
Pro bono services
Winner benefit
Present at the TiE Global Summit in Silicon Valley, May 2027.
Additional benefits
Global community access: founders, mentors and investors.
Conditions apply. Cash and pro bono mix is subject to change at the sole discretion of TiE Jersey.
Who should apply?
Eligibility
- NJ undergraduate students
- NJ graduate students
- Alumni within 2 years of graduation
Startup stage
Idea stage
Early traction
Pre-revenue
Post-revenue
Team
Solo founders
Teams
Your idea starts here.
Applications close December 15.
Questions? [email protected]
In partnership with Rutgers Business School
