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Events

We offer a wide variety of events throughout the year, from workshops and talks to community-building sessions. Take a look at what's coming up at Tsai CITY.

Upcoming Events

Funding Application Re-opens

Funding Application Re-opens

Funding applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will officially re-open on January 13th. Don’t miss your chance to secure resources to fuel your ideas and make an impact!

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Joiners Interest Form Re-Opens

Joiners Interest Form Re-Opens

Get ready to be part of something epic. Starting January 13th, you can sign up to be a Tsai CITY Joiner and collaborate with founders in the Spring 2025 Launch Pad program.

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  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
Yale Startups Roundtable Discussion

Roundtable: Yale Startups Discussion

Discover awesome campus resources for climate-focused startups and be inspired by Yale startups Windloop, Banofi, and Oxylus Energy at this awesome roundtable discussion. This event is a partnership with Tsai CITY and YSE's Business and Environment Learning Community.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Explorer Explorer
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
Applications Fest

Applications Fest

Looking to apply for programs and funding this spring? Join Application Fest, where we're bringing together all spring funding opportunities in one session. Program leads will provide overviews of Startup Yale, Launch Pad, Accelerator, Founders-in-Residence, Summer Fellowship, and the Rothberg Build Fund—then work with you to strengthen your applications.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Explorer Explorer
Venture Development Program Applications Close

Venture Development Program Application Deadline

Ready to bring your venture to life? Applications for Tsai CITY's 2024-2025 Venture Development Programs—Launch Pad, Accelerator, and Founders in Residence—are officially open! Don’t wait—apply by Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM to claim your spot.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Startup Yale Orientation

Startup Yale Orientation

Come learn about Yale’s biggest entrepreneurial prize competition, Startup Yale!

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
Green Innovator Cohort Orientation and Dinner

Green Innovator Cohort Orientation and Dinner

Come join a cohort of students all interested in climate innovation as we travel around campus, New Haven, and beyond, attending events and meeting to share meals together.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Explorer Explorer
Risk-taking with Purple Crayon

Risk-taking with Purple Crayon

Step out of your comfort zone and into the spotlight with an improv-filled adventure! This event features team-building activities designed to help you take risks, explore your identity, and have fun in a low-stakes, supportive setting.

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  • Explorer Explorer
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
Workshop: Turning Creativity into Opportunity

Workshop: Turning Creativity into Opportunity

Are you ready to turn your creative passions into a profitable business within the Creator Economy? This 90-minute workshop is perfect for performers, visual artists, and writers—teaching you practical steps and strategies to confidently monetize your creativity.

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  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Explorer Explorer
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Yale Startup Matchmaking

Yale Startup Matchmaking

In partnership with Yale Ventures, CBIT, and SOM, this event is designed to connect Yale students interested in working with and joining startups with Yale founders and their ventures.

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  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Yale INSPIRE Speaker Series: Stuart Weitzman, Shoe Designer, Founder of Stuart Weitzman Shoes

Yale INSPIRE Speaker Series: Stuart Weitzman, Shoe Designer, Founder of Stuart Weitzman Shoes

Stuart Weitzman’s lifelong passion for design led to the internationally renowned company that bears his name. He has been honored for his unique approach to entrepreneurship. He is also praised for his commitment to prioritizing function in fashion. Attend this talk to hear firsthand about his experience in the fashion industry and as a design innovator.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Creative Creative
Student Club Affiliation Deadline

Student Club Affiliation Deadline

Want to take your student club to the next level? Apply to be an affiliated student club with Tsai CITY for the spring semester.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Explorer Explorer
Women Innovators & Founders Breakfast Q&A with Norma Padrón

Women Innovators & Founders Breakfast Q&A with Norma Padrón

Enjoy breakfast at Tsai CITY with a Q&A with Norma Padrón, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Yale Ventures and Venture Partner at No Border Ventures.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
Navigating the Startup Legal Landscape

Keynote: Navigating the Startup Legal Landscape

Get ready to demystify the legal side of entrepreneurship. This session equips founders with the tools to navigate key legal considerations like business structure, intellectual property, and contracts.

Venture Growth: Prioritizing Revenue First

Keynote: Venture Growth: Prioritizing Revenue First

Master the fundamentals of building a business in this hands-on workshop. This session dives into strategies for generating early revenue, achieving financial stability, and creating a sustainable foundation.

Keynote: The Art of the Pitch: Telling Your Venture’s Story

Keynote: The Art of the Pitch: Telling Your Venture’s Story

Craft pitches that captivate and connect your target audience to your mission. This session teaches you how to frame your story, highlight what makes your venture unique, and leave a lasting impression on investors, partners, and customers alike.

Workshop: Funding your Venture

Workshop: Funding your Venture

Find the best funding path for your business. This comprehensive 90-minute workshop offers insights from experienced investors to help you navigate funding options with confidence.

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Explorer Explorer
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Creative Creative
sy25

Startup Yale 2025

Yale's biggest entrepreneurship awards — and so much more.

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  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Workshop: Empower Your Nonprofit

Workshop: Empower Your Nonprofit

Join our dynamic 90-minute workshop to learn the essentials of starting a nonprofit. Ideal for civic innovators, creatives, social entrepreneurs, and aspiring nonprofit founders, you'll gain practical knowledge on legal requirements, crafting missions, and measuring impact.

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  • Creative Creative
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
  • Explorer Explorer
Funding Application Deadline

Funding Application Deadline

Funding applications will close for the year, but don’t worry—opportunities will open back up this fall!

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  • Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • Intrapreneur Intrapreneur
  • Creative Creative
  • Civic Innovator Civic Innovator
Yale Black Venture Summit Opening Reception

Yale Black Venture Summit Opening Reception

Kick off the Black Venture Summit with an opening reception bringing together prize applicants, investors, mentors, and community members. Connect, celebrate, and network with the vibrant community driving innovation and success!

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