Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY)

Demo Day 2024 is now on our YouTube channel! Before watching, here's a taste of how Demo Day fostered an electric atmosphere of innovation. ?Watch Yale student founders and club leaders tackle the “Explain It Quickly” challenge, dropping pitches in record time. Think you can keep up?? Featured Students and Ventures: Rakel Tanibajeva (YSE '24) – Founder of YouBio, creating protective packaging and other products made entirely from waste and fungi as a replacement for hard plastics and styrofoam. Max Gerard (YC '25) – Head of Label Affairs at 1701 Records, a label dedicated to the promotion, performance, and production of students’ original music without taking a piece of artist profits. Mason Abrell (YC '25) – Founder of AfterMaps, a digital disaster preparedness and relief platform using crowdsourced data and satellite imagery to help during rapidly changing dangerous situations. Arinze Agu, M.D. (SPH '25) – Co-founder and CEO of Destress, an AI buddy that helps goal-driven individuals thrive in their careers without sacrificing mental well-being. Nicholas Callegari (SOM '25) – Founder of Impact 3D, working on 3D printing sustainable, affordable housing with a radically different approach to construction. Want more?? ?Watch Demo Day 2024 here:?https://lnkd.in/egcgHWMs #DemoDay2024 #TsaiCITY #BigIdeas

Are you a Yale innovator with a groundbreaking healthcare or medical innovation? Unlock up to $3,000 in funding to kickstart your project! Applications are open for the Yale Rothberg Build Fund hosted by Yale CBIT (Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology) and sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg. Applications are due October 5. Yale Entrepreneurial Society Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) Yale School of Public Health Yale School of Medicine Yale School of Nursing

?? Thank You for Making the Nucleate New Haven A25 Launch Event a Success!??? We are so grateful to everyone who joined us on September 18th to celebrate the launch of Nucleate New Haven A25! It was incredible to see the energy and passion in the room as we continue to build a strong biotech community here in New Haven. It was also our great honor to host the event at BioLabs, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship right here in New Haven. Thank you to Mary Ann Melnick for your kind introduction to BioLabs and for showcasing the wealth of biotech opportunities available locally. Your support and dedication to fostering innovation in our community are deeply appreciated. ?? A special thank you to Xuefei Gao for sharing her invaluable insights into the Nucleate Activator Program and her journey as a co-founder of Ascent Bio. Your leadership and vision are truly inspiring!??? A huge thank you to all our sponsors and collaborators, including BioLabs, DTN Ventures LLC, MilliporeSigma, Boehringer Ingelheim, Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY), and Yale Ventures. Your partnership and contributions make this all possible!??? And a special thank you to our talented photographer, Runqian (Sarah) Huang, for capturing the energy and excitement of the event! Your work brings these moments to life. ?? We are excited for the journey ahead and can’t wait to see the impact we’ll make together in advancing biotech innovation. #Nucleate #NucleateNewHaven #Biotech #Innovation #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences #Yale #Biolabs #Startups

?? DEADLINE EXTENSION ?? Climate Innovation Intensive Deadline has been extended to 11:59pm tonight! Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/ecVN8sYA

Do you have a problem you're looking to solve with your project or venture? We’ve got the framework for crafting solutions! Join our "Basics of Design Thinking" workshop and discover how to turn everyday challenges into brilliant ideas. ?? ?? You'll leave this session with practical tools to: Solve problems with a human-centered approach Generate ideas like a pro Build and test prototypes efficiently (without overthinking it) Improve collaboration and communication skills ?? This evening at 5:30 PM. Will we see you there? Link: https://lu.ma/1kaptbc3 Bring your curiosity, and let’s dive into a framework that’ll boost your creativity and confidence in solving real-world problems. #InnovationWorkshop #ThinkOutsideTheBox #DesignThinking101 #TsaiCITY #CreativeSolutions

There’s something for everyone! ? ? Join us for an incredible lineup of open programs that will inspire, challenge, and connect you with fellow innovators. We're hosting everything from roundtables and keynote speakers to panels and workshops. Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities. ? Here’s what’s coming up:? ? 9.18 | Workshop: Basics of Design Thinking ? Discover this powerful tool innovators use to tackle real-world problems.? ? 9.26 | Women, Worth and Wealth: A Panel Discussion? This session empowers women financially to become leaders in the investment domain. ? ? 10.4 | Workshop: Crafting Impactful Mission and Vision Statements? Craft powerful audience-tested statements that resonate with your target market.? ? 10.08 | Workshop: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset ? Learn the mindsets, practices, and skills to think like a successful entrepreneur.? ? 10.11 | Workshop: Mastering Financial Modeling ? Create and use financial models more effectively to drive smarter business decisions.? ? 10.11 | Workshop: How to Build a Website ? A hands-on session that will equip you with the skills to learn to create a stunning, functional website.? ? 10/25 | Fireside Chat with Mike Maples of Floodgate? An exclusive fireside chat with Mike Maples, co-founding partner at Floodgate, as he shares invaluable insights for entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the venture capital world.? ? 10.25 | Workshop: Growing your Online Presence with SEO ? Explore how to analyze your website's performance using powerful search engine optimization (SEO) tools.? ? 11.01 | Keynote: Legal Essentials: Navigating IP, Contracts, Data Laws, and More ? Get legal insights on IP, contracts, and data laws from Scott Smedresman.? ? 11.01 | Workshop: Prototyping with Figma ? Learn to create interactive designs, streamline collaboration, and bring your concepts to life.? ? 11.01 | Developing Your Creative Project with Eason Yang? Leverage innovation and venture development principles for your creative work.? ? 11.05 | Workshop: Finding the Problem ? Sharpen your problem-solving skills and gain confidence by learning how to identify innovative solutions for real-world challenges. ? ? Register here: https://lu.ma/attsaiCITY ? See you there! #YaleInnovation #TsaiCITY #FallEvents #JoinTheMovement

?? We’re extending the deadline for an exciting student role at Tsai CITY! ?? Storytelling Associate: Got a passion for writing and sharing compelling stories? Help us highlight all the amazing things happening at Tsai CITY by documenting programs, events, and student projects. Bring your A-game with those writing and reporting skills! If you are looking to grow as a storyteller we’ve got you covered! Apply today! Link here:?https://lnkd.in/gByHRZKv Let’s get it started. ?? #Innovation #Yale #StudentFellowship #TsaiCITY

We're just getting started! ? ? Join the Green Innovator Community for an orientation and dinner that will focus on big ideas and making an even bigger impact!? ? ?? Tomorrow | 6 PM? ? ?? Tsai CITY? ? ?? Register now for dinner and discussions with like-minded changemakers.? ? Link here: https://lu.ma/0yez0zco ? ? #EcoInnovators #GreenThinkers #TsaiCITY #SustainabilityGoals

Funding alert ?? We've got you covered with these funding opportunities this semester: Student Exploration Fund: Support for your early-stage idea or project. Student Milestone Fund: Advance your tested idea with some timely funds. Student Ecosystem Fund: Enhance the Yale innovation ecosystem with this stream of support. The sooner you apply, the better! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e-CAHJ9T #YaleInnovates #FundYourDream

Congratulations to Oxylus Energy for being featured on TechCrunch! ???? Founded by Perry Bakas (SOM ‘24) and Conor Rooney (GSAS ‘24), the breakthrough technology uses a cobalt-based catalyst to bypass the need for green hydrogen, making clean fuel production more affordable?? ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqx4krsi