TiE Dubai, in partnership with global technology group e&, has announced a total of AED 100,000 in equity-free prize money for the upcoming TiE Women MENA Finals 2025. The initiative aims to bolster and celebrate women-led innovation and entrepreneurship across the region.
Championing Female Entrepreneurship
The substantial prize pool will be distributed between the top two finalists of the competition. The winner will be awarded AED 70,000, while the runner-up will receive AED 30,000. This equity-free funding provides a critical, non-dilutive capital injection for the winning startups, enabling them to scale their operations and further develop their products.
The Grand Finale at Expand North Star
The culmination of the competition will take place at Expand North Star in Dubai. The grand finale is scheduled for this coming Monday, October 13, 2025, where the finalists will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges and a live audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
About TiE Dubai
TiE Dubai is the Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a global non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. Established in 2003, the chapter supports over 5,000 members through mentoring, networking events, education, and incubation. Its mission is to help catalyze the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the MENA region by providing a platform for founders to connect, learn, and grow.
Source: TiE Dubai
