Cambium is building an AI that helps turn waste wood into usable lumber

Banofi Leather, a material science company based in India, has introduced a groundbreaking plant-based leather made from banana crop waste after extensive research.

Madhav Lavakare ’25 created the glasses as a more accessible hearing aid.

Methanol is a vital feedstock for fuels and chemicals. Oxylus has figured out an electrochemical method to make it by converting carbon dioxide and yielding a "green" methanol that can be a "drop-in" added to existing supplies. The Yale-based startup has raised $4.5 million from investors led by Toyota Ventures to see if they can scale up economically.

Raise Green, a Tsai CITY summer fellowship participant, has joined Honeycomb Credit, merging their missions to expand impact investing opportunities. This collaboration creates a unified platform where investors can support local businesses and climate initiatives, driving economic growth and sustainability.

Ting Gao and Bryce Bjork, founders of Lenny Learning and former Tsai CITY venture development participants, have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Social Impact. Their nonprofit leverages AI-powered tools to equip educators to address the mental health crisis, currently reaching over 100,000 students across 200 schools in 11 states.

Tsai CITY venture development participants, Constantine Polychronopoulos (YC '25) and Coby Wagonfeld (YC '26), founded Crew Dog, a unique collegiate apparel brand blending traditional school pride with modern, minimalist designs. Since its launch, Crew Dog has expanded to partnerships with over 400 student groups, selling 8,000+ items, and securing licensing deals with major universities, including Yale and Georgetown.

MiChaela Barker (SOM '24, MPH '24), founder of Matcha Scrubs, was honored to be selected as one of three winners at the Mount Sinai Health System's Diversity Innovation Hub Pitch Day! Competing against 12 outstanding teams, she secured a $10,000 prize and a coveted spot in their Incubator Program.

Atelier Society, a former Summer Fellowship team, was recognized among top Fashion Tech companies. Their service offers pre-delivery tailoring for retailers' in-store and online purchases. This honor reinforces our commitment to revolutionizing fashion with virtual fitting and bespoke tailoring solutions.