Programs

Tsai CITY programs offer diverse entry points to innovation and entrepreneurship, from drop-in sessions to multi-week, application-only programs. Whether you have a big idea you’re ready to build on or just want to explore the tools of innovation, we can help you get there. 

Get inspired with talks from leading innovators, community events like pitch slams and fail nights, and other low-stakes opportunities to connect. Learn a new skill in a workshop, or take a deep dive into a specific topic in a semester-long intensive. Build on an idea — whether it's a concept for a venture, nonprofit, or some other innovative project — in our venture development sequence of programs, from the Tsai CITY Launch Pad to our Accelerator and Summer Fellowship. Take a look at our current lineup of programs.

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Accelerator

A semester-long program for student teams ready to advance ventures with demonstrated traction. Build momentum through workshops, mentorship, expert guidance, and funding.

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Founders-in-Residence

A leadership program for experienced student founders with mature ventures. Advance your work while mentoring peers, strengthening the founder community, and helping shape entrepreneurship and innovation at Tsai CITY.

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Innovator's Toolkit Workshops

A series of hands-on workshops that build practical skills for innovation. Explore new tools, strengthen your approach, and put what you learn into practice.

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Intensive: Climate Innovation

A six-week intensive for students interested in climate entrepreneurship and innovation. Explore climate technologies, learn from founders and investors, and develop ideas alongside a cohort of aspiring innovators.

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Intensive: From Campus to Market (C2M)

A five-week intensive for innovators exploring the commercial potential of advanced technologies. Learn how to evaluate opportunities, build viable business models, and navigate the path from campus to market.

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Launch Pad

A multi-week incubator for early-stage ventures beginning to gain traction. Build your idea through skill-building workshops, mentorship, goal-setting, and a supportive community of innovators.

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Summer Fellowship

A full-time summer accelerator for student-led ventures ready for focused growth. Receive $20,000 in funding, intensive mentorship, workshops, and dedicated time to move your venture forward.

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Venture Ready

A program for founders preparing to build venture-scale companies. Strengthen your strategy, storytelling, and understanding of venture capital while preparing for conversations with investors.

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Yale INSPIRE Series

A speaker series connecting Yale students with founders and entrepreneurs from across industries. Hear candid stories, explore different paths to innovation, and learn from people building what’s next.

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Yale LAUNCH

A Camp Yale program introducing incoming students to entrepreneurship and innovation. Connect with peers, explore new ways of thinking, and discover how to start making an impact at Yale.