TYE – TiE Young Entrepreneurs 2024

Proud to announce TYE 2024 Winners: SIPSENSE

Congratulations to the amazing 2024 TYE participants

Thank you to TYE's 2024 Judges

Sri Vasireddy

Nicole Washington

Steve Ryan

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) is a global educational program dedicated to developing future generations of entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

TYE Boot camp is an educational program that nurtures & develops future entrepreneurs.

About TYE Boot Camp

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) is a global educational program dedicated to developing future generations of entrepreneurs and industry leaders by teaching high school students the rewards and challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.

TYE is a boot camp running on eight Saturdays between February 24th and April 20th, culminating in a business plan competition on Saturday April 20, 2024. The winning team goes on to compete in the TYE Global Business Competition, dates in June TBD. TYE features lectures by industry experts and entrepreneurs followed by interactive discussion.

TYE empowers high school students to become entrepreneurs by providing you with quality educational programs to develop strong business acumen, communication skills, time management, and confidence to lead in a global environment.

Attendance is mandatory for all classes and competition.

Each TiE DC Young Entrepreneur Will Have the Opportunity To:

Participate in a rigorous curriculum proven over 10+ years and delivered by founders, entrepreneurs, and successful industry experts.
Build a startup as a part of a team, with guidance from mentors, while collaborating with other students who are from diverse backgrounds.
Develop confidence and leadership skills.
Compete for the opportunity to represent the DC chapter at the TYE Global Competition and the winning team may further explore seed funding through this program.
Connect with mentors (experts and former student participants) who will coach your team.
Participate as TiE DC member for a year for professional development opportunities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Any 9th - 12th grade student

APPLICATION DATES

Starts on December 1st, 2023 to January 30th, 2024

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

February 24 2024 to April 20 2024

Class Timing

Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm

(Working lunch break 12 noon to 12:30 pm, students are strongly encouraged to bring their own lunch because the GMU cafeteria can be slow.)

Location

George Mason University (Fairfax Campus)
Room Location: TBD

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FEE: $500*

Fees will be due upon admission of the student into the TYE Program. Fees are non-refundable (in partial or in full) under any circumstances.

* Limited TYE Scholarships are available on first come, first served basis. More information will be requested from shortlisted students considered for scholarships.

Students can accept and reserve their program spot by clicking

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