Student Projects

Want to see what students are working on?

Explore a diverse array of student projects, ranging from innovative startups to impactful nonprofits and ambitious initiatives, all of which have been created and nurtured with the extensive support and resources provided by Tsai CITY. Dive into these projects to see how Tsai CITY helps bring these ideas to life.

I've learned so much from the staff and my peers at Tsai CITY, from how to craft company values to how to navigate the start-up and venture capital landscape to just generally how to surround yourself with the people who help you grow and learn.

- Ethen Lund, GRD '25

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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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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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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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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.

Creating pathways to success

The Tsai CITY Pathways are unique and overlapping roadmaps for students to navigate Tsai CITY offerings. They act as guideposts, strategically converging at points of mutual interest. The five pathways are: Civic Innovator, Creative, Entrepreneur, Explorer, and Intrapreneur. Check out some examples:

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CIVIC INNOVATOR: CAMBIUM CARBON

Cambium Carbon, an Accelerator and Summer Fellowship team, aims to mitigate climate change and revitalize communities by restoring American tree cover. 

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CREATIVE: STUDIO HEARBREAK

Studio Heartbreak, an independent animation studio and production company specializing in animated films, participated in the Summer Fellowship program. 

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ENTREPRENEUR: MATCHA SCRUBS

Matcha Scrubs, a venture from the Accelerator and Summer Fellowship programs, provides inclusive satin-lined scrub caps. These caps protect diverse hair types while honoring various cultural hairstyles in healthcare settings.