TiE Nagpur successfully launched the TiE-U Program 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 Program 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.
Mr. 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. Mr. 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.
Dr Rawal also explained the unique strength and distinguishing feature of TiE. He stated that
the USP of TiE lies in its continuous support, handholding, and one-to-one mentoring for
startups. He pointed out that while a startup founder may possess expertise in only certain
aspects of business, TiE offers access to experienced resource persons and mentors who are
willing to guide entrepreneurs in various dimensions of building and running a successful
enterprise, including finance, legal compliance, marketing, scaling, and strategy.
Ms. 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.
TiE Nagpur expressed its sincere gratitude to Mr. Sameer Bendre – President, TiE Nagpur, Mr.
Dheeraj Bhagat – Vice President, TiE Nagpur, Mr. Tejinder Singh Rawal – TiE-U Chair, and Ms.
Rashmi Bansal – Co-Chair, along with the leadership team, for their valuable guidance and
support in making the initiative successful.
Special appreciation was extended to the TiE Nagpur team, including Ms. Nidhi Upadhyay –
Program Lead, Mrs. Ankita Itankar, and Mr. Amol Muley – Executive Director, for their dedicated
efforts in successfully organising the launch event.
The event concluded on a highly positive note, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey
to empower aspiring student entrepreneurs through the TiE-U Program 2026.
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