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
The TiE Oregon Awards are presented selectively—only when exceptional contributions merit recognition. Rather than being held annually, this special event honors individuals who have made a significant impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Past awards have included Founder of the Year, Angel of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and more.
2026 PITCH COMPETITIONS
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2026 WESTSIDE PITCH
Spring | Washington County, OR
Westside Pitch spotlights traded-sector, technology, and tech-enabled startups based in Washington County, Oregon. This regional competition provides founders with visibility, equity investment opportunities, cash prizes, and access to mentors and professional services—connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to scale.
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2026 PITCH POLISH BOOT CAMP & PITCH COMPETITION
In collaboration with TiE Oregon, the Pitch Polish Bootcamp Competition concludes a four-day intensive hosted by the OSU Advantage Accelerator at Oregon State University. Designed as both a training ground and a gateway, this bootcamp helps startups refine their path to investment readiness and establishes the foundation for ongoing connections with the TiE Oregon Angels who are experienced investors committed to mentoring entrepreneurs and driving Oregon’s innovation economy forward.
PAST PITCH COMPETITIONS
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WESTSIDE PITCH
Spring | Washington County, OR
Westside Pitch spotlights traded-sector, technology, and tech-enabled startups based in Washington County, Oregon. This regional competition provides founders with visibility, equity investment opportunities, cash prizes, and access to mentors and professional services—connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to scale.
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2025 COLLEGIATE STARTUP CHALLENGE
Virtual | Oregon + SW Washington
The Collegiate Startup Challenge is a virtual pitch competition for university spin-outs and research-driven startups across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Designed to support student innovators, the challenge offers funding opportunities, mentorship, and investor exposure to help turn academic ideas into viable companies.
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2025 COLUMBIA RIVER PITCH
Multnomah County, OR & Clark County, WA
Columbia River Pitch highlights startups from Multnomah County, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington, fostering cross-border innovation. This summer competition connects founders with investors, cash prizes, and professional services to accelerate growth and regional collaboration.
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2025 CLACKAMAS COUNTY PITCH
Clackamas County, OR
The Clackamas County Pitch showcased emerging startups based in Clackamas County, Oregon, providing early-stage founders with visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities. The competition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting local technology-driven ventures.
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2025 PITCH POLISH
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
TiE Oregon’s Industry Exploration Special Interest Groups are exclusive, small-group sessions for Charter Members and invited guests. These curated gatherings bring together industry experts, investors, and peers to explore emerging technologies, new asset classes, and the future of tech-enabled investing. Read more…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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…
2025 Impact report
2024 Impact report
