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Yale Innovation Summit
May 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Yale Innovation Summit is the largest entrepreneurship event on campus, and the largest gathering of venture capital investors in Connecticut. Over 100 startups founded by Yale biotech and tech innovators are joined by top ventures from around the state to pitch their ideas in a ”Shark Tank” format to prospective industry partners and investors. The Yale Innovation Summit offers unparalleled networking, education, and inspiration to the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Tuesday, May 18th – BioTech
Pharmaceuticals & Biotherapeutics
- 8-10 industry judges
- 12 pitches over 2 pitch blocks
- Competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes and an Audience Choice award for each pitch book
Wednesday, May 19th – Tech
MedTech, Digital Health, Engineering & Software, Diagnostics
- 8-10 industry judges
- 12 pitches over 2 pitch blocks
- Competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes and an Audience Choice award for each pitch block
Thursday, May 20th – BioTech
Oncology
- 8-10 industry judges
- 12 pitches over 2 pitch blocks
- Competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes and an Audience Choice award for each pitch block
Friday, May 21st – Wrap-Up
Expert Panels & Discussions
- Panel 1: Careers in Biotech/Tech discussion
- Panel 2: New Haven: The Next Kendall Square
- Panel 3: Impact: Why we do what we do
- Awards Ceremony