Only a small share of startups succeed, and investors back only a fraction of the proposals they see. TiE Nurture sets out to change those odds through organized mentoring from founders who have been there. Over the program, you will work with your mentors to:
Test your assumptions with people who have built companies, before you commit more time and capital.
Pressure-test pricing, unit economics and how your venture will make money as it grows.
Decide what matters most now, and what to stop doing, with honest outside perspective.
Find your first or next customers and build a repeatable path to market.
Learn how to hire, structure and lead a founding team that can scale.
Sharpen your pitch, metrics and story so you are ready when investors are.
TiE Vancouver follows TiE Global's proven Nurture process, so founders here benefit from what has worked for cohorts around the world.
About TiE Nurture globallySend your application using the Apply Now button. Applications open October 1 and close October 7, 2026.
The TiE Vancouver Nurture team reviews applications and speaks with shortlisted founders.
Selected startups join the cohort and meet each other.
Each startup is matched with two experienced Charter Member mentors.
An intensive kickoff to set goals and build the plan for the program.
Regular one-on-one sessions with your mentors, supported by knowledge sessions and masterclasses.
Review progress, reset priorities and tackle the hardest problems together.
Continued mentoring focused on growth, team and funding readiness.
Present your progress to TiE Charter Members, investors and the wider community.
TiE Nurture is sector-agnostic and open to early-stage and growth-stage companies. It is also a chance for Charter Members to make a direct difference.
TiE Nurture was pioneered by TiE Pune and has since been adopted by chapters around the world. Many of its alumni have gone on to lead successful companies, and several now serve as TiE Charter Members, giving back to the next generation.
The program is led by TiE Vancouver Charter Members who bring deep experience in building, scaling and investing in companies.
No. TiE Nurture is equity-free and there are no program fees for entrepreneurs. Selected founders do need to be TiE members for the duration of the program.
You can apply as a TiE Associate Member or as a non-member. If you are selected, each founder becomes a TiE Associate Member before the program starts. See Membership for details.
Founders of early-stage to growth-stage startups in any sector who are ready to commit to a structured mentoring program. Finalists from TiE Vancouver Women and other TiE competitions are also encouraged to apply.
No. Nurture does not invest in startups. It prepares you to raise capital, and graduating founders present at Demo Day to Charter Members and investors, including members of TiE Vancouver Angels.
Applications for the current TiE Vancouver Nurture cohort opened on October 1, 2026 and close on October 7, 2026. Cohort dates and the program schedule will be shared with selected founders.
Select Apply Now. Your email app opens a pre-filled message to [email protected] with the subject "Application for TiE Vancouver - Nurture program". Complete each section, attach your pitch deck and send it by October 7, 2026. If the email does not open, send your details to [email protected] with that subject line.
Charter Members can serve as Nurture mentors or masterclass faculty. Each startup is paired with two mentors, so your experience goes straight to the founders who need it. Email us to join the mentor pool.
Applications for the TiE Vancouver Nurture cohort are open from October 1 to October 7, 2026. Charter Members interested in mentoring are warmly invited to get in touch.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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