PROGRAMS

TiEcon is the most widely known global event that TiE hosts and is the largest professional networking conference of entrepreneurs. TiEcon Kerala – Kerala’s largest Entrepreneurs convention with a global perspective, features leaders from across geographies. TiE Kerala launched its first TiEcon in 2012, which was a phenomenal success. So much so TiE Kerala came to be recognized as TiEcon Kerala by the general public of Kerala. This was followed by 13 TiEcons till 2024.

At TiEcons eminent speakers and iconic personalities from across the business spectrum were being invited to present their thoughts and share their experiences at sessions on subjects like Tourism & Hospitality (Adventure/Farm/Eco Tourism), Healthcare & Wellness including Ayurveda, IT & ITeS, Innovation, Design & Product Packaging, Women Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Education, Life Sciences & Biotech, Agri-tech and Food Processing, etc. This two day conference sees more than 100 speakers, over 40 concurrent sessions in 5 parallel tracks with a participation of over 1000 delegates. TiEcon Kerala could be an entrepreneur’s Biggest Opportunity to network with the ‘who’s who’ of the business world. TiE believes in the immense power of networking for growth & change and this conference lets delegate be seen at the right place at the right time. Besides, TiEcon conducts Pitch Fests & Mentoring Sessions for Startups as separate tracks on both the days which was a star attraction for young entrepreneurs.

TiE Kerala organised the Grand Finale of ‘Capital Cafe 2019’ a Start-up Pitch Fest on 21st August 2019 at Hotel Le-Meredien, Kochi. 20 Start-ups were shortlisted, from more than 150 applications received through Regional pitch fests. Finalists were mentored by TiE Kerala Charter Members and Senior Entrepreneurs before pitching in front of a 20 investment firms including prominent angel networks and VC funds across India.

TiE Kerala organised the Grand Finale of ‘Capital Cafe 2019’ a Start-up Pitch Fest on 21st August 2019 at Hotel Le-Meredien, Kochi. 20 Start-ups were shortlisted, from more than 150 applications received through Regional pitch fests. Finalists were mentored by TiE Kerala Charter Members and Senior Entrepreneurs before pitching in front of a 20 investment firms including prominent angel networks and VC funds across India.

TYE is a TiE Global Initiative designed for high School students (grades 9 to 12 or equivalent) integrating Classroom Sessions, Mentoring and Business-plan Competition with the aim to teach them Entrepreneurship, Leadership skills and to groom them as Entrepreneurs and future Leaders.

TYE Globals is the annual flagship event for the Youth Entrepreneurship Division of TiE. This event is curated to bring together around 25 chapters across the globe to compete in a Pitch Fest for the ultimate prize of Best Business Idea. This immersive experience brings together thought leaders, celebrities, accelerators, incubators, CEO’s, motivational speakers, institutional investors and leading companies to IGNITE, INNOVATE and ELEVATE Youth Entrepreneurs. Our Conference and Expo boasts some of the biggest names in Technology, Sustainability, Healthcare, Robotics, Al, Space and many other industries both on a Sponsorship and Exhibitor level. This event is 3 Days of Education, Inspiration and one amazing experience!

One of the most important events of TiE Kerala which, is central to our Plans & Programs, is TiE Kerala Charter Member Retreats we organize periodically. In these forums the Charter Members indulge in group activities like reviews of plans and programs, informal discussions on development issues of Kerala, introspective sessions, family get-to-gathers, sports & games, etc which helps to create bonding amongst our Charter Members & families.

TiE Kerala conducts CM Retreats at least once in every quarter.

TiE Kerala regularly conducts workshops organized by Special Interest Group which operates in domains like IT/ITes, HR, Legal & Regulatory Aspect, Finance, Social Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurship, Retail, Tourism, Wellness & Health Care etc.

• Foster an ecosystem of innovation and collaboration in [SIG domain]

• Facilitate startup growth and investment readiness

• Encourage cross-industry partnerships

• Develop thought leadership within TiE and externally

The “My Story” session by TiE Kerala is a hallmark event designed to celebrate the journeys of inspiring entrepreneurs. This candid and interactive talk series provides a platform for accomplished business leaders to share their entrepreneurial experiences—highlighting the highs, lows, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way.

TiE Kerala’s “My Story” sessions are more than just storytelling—they are a powerful tool for peer learning, mentorship, and community building. By creating a safe and inspiring space for entrepreneurs to share openly, these sessions foster a culture of transparency and encouragement within the startup ecosystem.

Coffee Pe Chrucha is a new initiative of TiE Kerala which seeks to help young entrepreneurs & startups to interact with successful businessmen/icons in their chosen field in an informal and unstructured setting. The event being hosted by one of our Charter members for the benefit of our members and selected non members has been a big hit and attracts a large cross section. The monthly event, is in it’s 16th edition as of now.

Coffee Pe Charcha is a signature initiative by TiE Kerala aimed at fostering informal yet insightful conversations between budding entrepreneurs and seasoned industry leaders. Held monthly, these sessions provide a platform for startups to engage with experts in a relaxed setting, facilitating knowledge exchange and networking.

We conduct workshops on Women Entrepreneurship. Trained professionals exposed educated unemployed women to the concepts of entrepreneurship/ self-employment/empowerment. Experiences sharing by successful women entrepreneurs were a source of motivation for the participants. We have a fairly active SIG on Women Entrepreneurship.

TiE Kerala had identified Women Entrepreneurship as a major initiative for the year 2006-07 since, in Kerala, there were a large number of highly educated, skilled women who had the potential to become successful entrepreneurs, were idling as housewives, part-time associates, with little or no involvement in their family businesses. There were also large numbers of women who were coming out of engineering, medical and other professional colleges, every year who remain unemployed.

More than 50% of the Keralites are engaged in some form of agriculture related activity. Yet, it is unfortunate that agriculture as a profession is looked down as a last alternative for an average educated Keralite unlike in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc. TiE Kerala felt that it is high time that Keralites viewed their “farm as an Enterprise and farmer as an Entrepreneur”. We have therefore chosen Farm Entrepreneurship as one of the thrust areas.

These initiatives reflect TiE Kerala’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector, aiming to create a sustainable and profitable farming ecosystem in Kerala.

Our mentoring journey commenced from October 2004 when the first Mentoring Clinic was launched in which twelve of our Members representing medium and small enterprises participated. The mentors were drawn from our senior and experienced Charter Members. Follow up sessions are being conducted regularly. Mentoring is a continuous and ongoing activity. Mentoring Sessions organized at TiEcon are star attractions for young entrepreneurs.

Member Mixer is great way to meet fellow members, Charter Members, discuss ideas, exchange business cards and expand your network.  It is an excellent opportunity to build potential business relationship and partnership.

The TiE Kerala Member Mixer is a dynamic networking initiative designed to foster connections among TiE Kerala members, including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals. These mixers provide an informal setting for members to discuss ideas, explore potential collaborations, and expand their professional networks.

Kerala State is the first to launch a highly successful Startup support program by establishing Startup Village as early as in 2012 in association with TiE Kerala as a Knowledge Partner which has now transformed in to a Startup Revolution with the participation of State Government. We also initiated our programs in supporting startups from almost same time and continue it on top priority.

TiE Kerala offers a comprehensive suite of programs designed to support and empower startups and entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey. TiE Kerala also facilitates startups in scaling their operations through collaborations with global programs and The chapter supports startups through a range of programs designed to empower entrepreneurs across various stages—ideation, launch, and scale-up.