Emerging Company
Showcase & Awards
2026
Discover the Next Innovation Breakthroughs in AI, Life Sciences, and India-US Innovation
Join us as we spotlight 18 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.
(*no customer requirement for life sciences companies)
(**selected India–U.S. companies impacted by travel restrictions will have the flexibility to present virtually via Zoom.)
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 2026 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.
Awards & Recognition
We’re not just cheering you on—we’re backing you up. Last year's winners received $100,000 in cash and in-kind awards & discounts.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026
Tangible Results, from a Purpose-Driven Community
“Thank you TiE Boston for an exceptional event experience that demonstrated the power of purpose-driven community in connecting entrepreneurs with investors, industry leaders, academia, and corporations. The event generated concrete results for Mojro, including interest from VCs, a promising sales opportunity, and valuable feedback validating our U.S. go-to-market strategy.”
- Amit Kulkarni
Co-Founder & CTO
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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Up to 7 finalists 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
Attendee Costs
Showcase Participation Fee
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$500: Includes a demo table with power + 1 full conference pass
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Add up to 2 more team members at $199 each
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: September 10, 2026
Organizing Team
Baldev Singh Rawat
Chair
Nachi Sawrikar
Chair
2026 Sponsors
Got Questions?
Let’s build the future, together.