Discover the Next Innovation Breakthroughs in AI, Life Sciences, and India-US Innovation
Join us as we spotlight 21 trailblazing finalists—Seed to Series A—building the future across three emerging sectors that are transforming the US:
🧠 AI Software & AI+Robotics/HW
🧬 Life Sciences
🌏 India-US Ventures
Selected from the TiE global ecosystem and beyond, these companies are addressing real U.S. market needs and will present to venture capitalists and global business leaders.
Why Apply?
Exclusive Access:
Present your venture to VCs, investors, and potential partners. Award winners seeking funding will automatically have the opportunity to present to TiE Angels.
Showcase Opportunity:
2-minute pitch to the full conference + 1-on-1 investor interactions + exhibitor table
Visibility & Credibility:
Compete for the TiE Emerging Startup Awards in your category and for the overall TiECON East 2025 Emerging Company Award
Media Spotlight:
Finalists and winners announced at the TiECON East & promoted with TiE media affiliates.
Global Platform:
Engage with the world’s largest community of entrepreneurs and the largest entrepreneurial conference on the US East Coast, organized by TiE Boston and TiE NY.
Application Deadline: August 27, 2025
How It Works
This is not just a pitch—it’s your platform for breakout visibility, growth, and connections
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Apply to your category by clicking the 'Apply Today' button below.
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7 companies will be selected per track by TiE Charter Member Judges.
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VC panels will evaluate & select winners in each category and the overall winner.
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Please know that finalists will be responsible for their own travel & costs of attending the conference
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Attendee costs: $500 for a table with power & registration for 1 attendee, and $199/ea. for a max of 2 additional team members
Eligibility
Applicants' entry for the awards showcase will be accepted based on the criteria below:
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Funded Seed-to-Series A technology product startups with at least one customer [no customer requirement for bio-tech companies].
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Serving the U.S. market.
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No restriction on where the company is registered.
Application Deadline: August 27, 2025
Got Questions?
Let’s build the future, together.