TiE Vancouver Young Entrepreneur – TYE

Nurturing Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs

ABout tie young entrepreneur (tye)

Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) 2026 program is a 10-week, immersive entrepreneurship academy for high school students (Grade 10-12) who want to build real-world skills, confidence, and an entrepreneurial mindset. 

Delivered by TiE Vancouver, TYE is an initiative of TiE Global, the world’s largest network of entrepreneurs, spanning 68+ chapters, 14 countries, and 50,000+ entrepreneurs and mentors worldwide.

TYE combines hands-on experential learning, mentorship from real founders, and team-based startup execution – preparing students not just for business, but for college, careers, and leadership in an innovation-driven world. 

What is TYE?

TYE is a real-world, hands-on entrepreneurship program that introduces the students to the rewards and challenges of building a startup. 

Over the past 18+ years, TYE has impacted 30,000+ high school students globally across 30+ cities, helping students turn ideas into startups, ventures, and entrepreneurial career paths. 

Why TYE Works: Experiential Learning

TYE follows a proven experiential learning model using a Crawl -> Walk -> Run framework:

What Students Learn?

  • Design Thinking & Opportunity Recognition
  • Customer Discovery & Market Validation
  • Lean Canvas & Business Modelling
  • Rapid Prototype
  • Startup Math & Financial Thinking
  • Storytelling, Pitching & Presentation Skills

 

Impact on Students

  • 100% report increased teamwork skills
  • 97% report improved leadership ability
  • 100% report increased confidence
  • 40% are inspired to start their own company
  • 90% say TYE influenced their career or education pathway

 

The TYE 2026 Cohort Experience:

  • Build a real startup with a team
  • Participate in a rigorous curriculum refined over a decade
  • Learn directly from founders and industry leaders
  • Collaborate with motivated peers
  • Receive hands-on mentorship

Meet the TYE Vancouver Team

Empowering student entrepreneurs

Aditi Kapil

Chapter Lead TYE Vancouver

Shruti Chibber

Co Lead TYE Vancouver

Nirad Chaudhary

Co Lead TYE Vancouver

Empower. Connect. Grow

Programs Designed to Inspire, Support, and Scale Entrepreneurs

Connecting you to mentorship, funding, and a global network — TiE programs accelerate every stage of your entrepreneurial journey

Ready to launch your start-up journey?

Apply now to join the TYE Vancouver 2026 program. For additional queries or to know more about financial aid support email us at [email protected]

Voices of Impact

We are proud to spotlight as a shining example of the spirit and tenacity behind the TYE founders.