TIE OREGON PROGRAMS

TIE OREGON

TiE Oregon is dedicated to advancing innovation-driven entrepreneurship across the state. Our local focus is embodied in a range of tailored initiatives including mentorship programs, networking events, pitch competitions, and direct funding opportunities, all designed to catalyze business growth and innovation. See all TiE Oregon programs below.

As one of the largest entrepreneurship organizations worldwide, TiE not only supports its members but also engages with policymakers to foster entrepreneurship and spur economic growth.

TIE women

Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with TiE Mentors one on one, for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours. Mentors include TiE Oregon Charter Members comprised of successful entrepreneurs in various fields and service providers in the Oregon Startup Community. Read more…

TIE XL BOOTCAMP

TiE XL is where entrepreneurship meets education and community connection. This boot camp covers key-aspects of what an entrepreneur needs to know to be successful. TiE XL is available to those who qualify and is offered several times throughout the year in a cohort model. Read more…

TiE Young Entrepreneurs

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Oregon is a flagship initiative of TiE Oregon, designed to inspire, challenge, and empower high school students to become the future's entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Recognized as the best youth entrepreneur program in 2023, TYE Oregon stands out in its commitment to developing the next generation of leadership. Read more…

TIE u

TiE U (formerly TiE University) is empowering university students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs by educating, mentoring and inspiring university students to plan and take intelligent risks in starting a business. Read more…

mentor connect

Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with TiE Mentors one on one, for 30 minutes during Mentor Connect office hours. Mentors include TiE Oregon Charter  Members comprised of successful entrepreneurs in various fields and service providers in the Oregon Startup Community. Read more…

TIE oregon angels

TiE Oregon is pleased to feature TiE Angels, an angel investment group formed by Charter Members of TiE Oregon. The mission of TiE Oregon Angels is to support top-tier emerging companies with early-stage investment, mentorship, and support. Read more…

PITCH CLUB

Through a simulated investor meeting format, Pitch Club offers participants an opportunity to pitch ideas and receive constructive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. Mirroring the structure of a standard investor meeting, these sessions encompass three key components: the pitch, Q&A, and an investor deliberation with feedback. Read more…

TIE OREGON AWARDS

TiE Oregon’s largest and most prestigious event of the year. We celebrate the success of one founder, one exceptional youth founder, and one influential community influencer.

aRTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Designed for investors looking to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today's market, this group provides a unique opportunity to engage in interactive discussions with industry leaders, investors, and subject matter experts on the evolving landscape of AI technologies and their impact on investment strategies. Read more…

CHARTER MEMBER EVENTS

TiE Oregon Charter Member Events are offered several times a year.  Through social occasions, excursions etc., Charter Members get to know each other and the community. These events are always fertile ground for new ideas, connections, and perspectives with old friends and new ones. Read more…

PITCH OREGON

3 Pitch Oregon competitions to specifically highlight startups and entrepreneurs in multiple counties in Oregon and Southwest Washington: Clackamas County, Multnomah and Clark County, and Washington County. Click below to read more about Pitch Oregon, its sponsorship opportunities and impact. Read more…