The TiE Nagpur successfully launched the TiE-U Programme 2026 at the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Nagpur, with enthusiastic participation from faculty coordinators and representatives of leading educational institutions across the city. Representatives from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Ramdeobaba University, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Cummins College of Engineering for Women, and several other esteemed institutions attended the launch and extended strong support towards fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the TiE-U Programme structure, mentorship opportunities, Guru Sessions, and the selection process for participating student teams. The initiative is designed to promote a vibrant startup culture and encourage leadership, creativity, and innovation-driven learning among young entrepreneurs.

 

Sameer Bendre, President, TiE Nagpur, spoke about the growing importance of innovation-led entrepreneurship and highlighted TiE Nagpur’s commitment towards creating a strong startup ecosystem in the region. Dheeraj Bhagat, Vice President, TiE Nagpur, emphasised the importance of industry-academia collaboration and encouraged institutions to actively motivate students to think beyond conventional career paths. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Tejinder Singh Rawal, TiE-U Chair, stressed the importance of nurturing university startups at an early stage.

 

He explained the TiE-U process in detail and stated that TiE believes in “catching them young” by identifying entrepreneurial talent during the student years itself. He expressed hope that many university startups would ultimately see the light of day and evolve into successful real-world businesses. Rashmi Bansal, Co-Chair, TiE-U, highlighted the opportunities available to students through the TiE-U platform and encouraged educational institutions to actively support innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.