Applications Open February 28, 2025

Calling Yale and Connecticut Innovators: Three chances to share your idea and compete for $160k in prizes and awards

Since 2015, the Yale Innovation Summit has been bringing together innovators, ideas, and investors, leading to the formation of dozens of startups and the investment of millions of dollars in venture capital. Is your idea next?  

We invite you to submit your innovation to be featured at the Yale Innovation Summit, with an anticipated audience of more than 2,000 founders, industry partners, and investors.

APPLY ONCE FOR THREE OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Live Pitch Presentation: Pitch your innovation to a live audience on stage during the Innovation Summit.

  2. ePoster Presentation: Present your innovation on an ePoster to hundreds of event attendees over two days.

  3. Virtual Spotlight: All qualified applicants will be featured in a virtual Innovation Showcase that will be promoted to all Summit attendees.

WHO SHOULD SUBMIT

Yale faculty, students, alumni, and Connecticut-based innovators that are at the idea stage or have pre-seed to Series A startups, are encouraged to submit ideas in the areas of biotech, climate, arts, health, and technology.

HOW TO APPLY

From February 28th. set up your profile and submit your pitch slides via our online platform by April 7. Please note you can make changes or updates to your submission at any time until mid-May.