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!

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.

Get ready to be part of something epic. Sign up to be a Tsai CITY Joiner and collaborate with founders in the Spring 2025 Launch Pad program.

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.

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.

Generative AI for All: What is ChatGPT? Intensive is a cohort-based program where participants will receive a broad overview about what Generative AI is, what ChatGPT is, and how to leverage ChatGPT in different disciplines. Students will have the chance to explore if ChatGPT is the right tool for their idea/project, whether it be for a venture, academic research, or personal usage.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Learn the strategy you need to align your mission and vision, define core values, and create a culture that attracts and retains top talent.

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.

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.

Arthur Smith has been a hands-on, trendsetting producer in the unscripted television space, creating innovative, larger-than-life formats at A. Smith & Co. Productions, for two decades and counting. He is a pioneer in nonfiction television, and since founding A. Smith & Co. in 2000, Smith has created some of the longest-running, culture-shaping unscripted series in television history.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!