Awards Program
Recognizing World’s Technology Startups
TiE50 is TiE Silicon Valley’s premier annual awards program keenly contested by thousands of early to mid-stage startups worldwide. Participating technology startups benefit from significant exposure to venture capitalists, angels, and corporate executives.
AWARD CEREMONY
TiE50 Award Ceremony recognizes the top technology startups. The application is rigorously reviewed by a panel of judges including venture capitalists, angels, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. TiEcon 2020 winners received cloud credits from IBM and Freshworks. In 2020 we partnered up with Meet The Drapers! Meet The Drapers is a groundbreaking reality show in Silicon Valley where the legendary Draper family meets the world’s hottest new entrepreneurs, on the hunt for the next billion-dollar idea. Twelve selected entrepreneurs were given an exclusive opportunity to pitch in front of Tim Draper and celebrity guest judges to fight for a spot in the grand finale.
2019 WINNERS

February 7, 2020 | Applications open |
August 1, 2020 | Application deadline midnight PST |
August 17, 2020 | Winners will be announced by email and on website |
September 2, 2020 | Award Ceremony |
September 3, 2020 | Winners will present Wednesday morning. Selected twelve companies will pitch in afternoon Showcase Track |