A Global Stage for Women Entrepreneurs Building In AI
She Pitches, She Wins – powered by Mayfield AI Garage is a launchpad for AI founders, meeting them where they are in their journey and providing them with resources and mentorship to take their ideas to the next level.
APPLY NOW
How Does It Work?
Application Submission: Women-led startups in the space of AI submit their applications by the deadline.
Selection Process: Applications are reviewed, and the top startups are selected.The TiE team will reach out for more information as needed.
Phase I – Preliminary Round: The top 20 finalists will pitch their business over Zoom.
Phase II – Final Pitch at TiEcon: The top 6 finalists will pitch their business live at TiEcon, where judges evaluate them based on innovation, market potential, traction, and scalability where the winner(s) will be announced and awarded on May 2nd at TiEcon.
Winning Team Will Receive:
$50,000 stipend for the winning company and mentorship from Mayfield’s team
Up to $350K in Microsoft Azure Compute Credits
Access to NVIDIA’s Inception program
Work space provided by TiE
Marketing and media exposure through TiE’s global network and discounted passes to TiEcon 2025
Application and Pitch Participation Benefits
Exposure to top investors, mentors, and industry leaders
Opportunity to receive feedback from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors
Be part of an exclusive women-led startup network
Discounted passes for TiEcon to network with potential partners and customers
Marketing and media exposure through TiE’s global network
Who can apply?
Women-led AI Startups which has one woman member in founding team Beyond ideation demonstrate strong growth potential, and are looking to raise their first institutional funding.
How do I apply?
Pay a $399 application fee, which covers your entry into the pitching competition but does not include access to the TiEcon conference. If you wish to attend the conference beyond your pitch session, you will need to purchase a TiEcon pass and pay the difference for that day's ticket.
A link will be sent to you via Startup Steroid to complete your application and sign up.
Can startups from any industry apply?
The competition is open to women led startups across all industries but building AI solutions.
Can startups from anywhere across the globe apply?
Startups headquartered in the US and incorporated as a Delaware corporation can apply
Will all applicants get to pitch?
Only the top startups will be selected to pitch in the preliminary round.
What is the selection criteria?
Potential impact on AI technology developments; scalability of business; and feasibility of implementing business objectives.
Important Deadlines
- Application Opens: March 10, 2025
- Application Closes: April 7, 2025
- Preliminary Round: April 17-18, 2025
- Final Pitch at TiEcon: May 2, 2025
- Winner Announcement: May 2, 2025
Click here to view Official Rules of the competition.
Join us in celebrating and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs at TiEcon 2025! Apply to take your startup to the next level.
APPLY NOW
Find Your Ticket Match
Tailor your TieCon 2025 experience. Choose the perfect ticket to unlock the AIverse.
Find Your Perfect Ticket