Yale CBIT (Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology)

?? Calling all #Yale and #Connecticut innovators! ?? The 2025 Yale Innovation Summit (May 28-29) is your chance to pitch your big idea and compete for a total of $350K+ in prizes! With 2,500+ founders, industry leaders, and investors in attendance, this is your opportunity to gain traction, get noticed, and accelerate your startup. Each track—#arts #biotech #civic #climate #health #tech—will host a pitch competition. Will your innovation be next? Don't miss this opportunity—apply today: https://lnkd.in/eeWdKZnJ #YaleInnovation25 #Entrepreneurship #Startups #VC #Innovation #Connecticut #Yale

?? Rothberg Build Fund Student Ambassador Spotlight: Saba Fooladi ?? We are pleased to highlight Saba Fooladi (PhD in BME ’30), a dedicated student in Biomedical Engineering and a recipient of the Rothberg Build Fund through CBIT’s Rothberg Catalyzer. ?? Hometown: Kerman, Iran ? Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius ?? MBTI: INFJ ?? Favorite Yale Class: Genomic Methods for Genetic Analysis ??? Favorite New Haven Eatery: NOA ?? Preferred Study Space: Tsai CITY Saba’s experience at CBIT has been instrumental in shaping her perspective on biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship. The fast-paced, collaborative environment has provided her with opportunities to engage with experts in the field and refine her approach to problem-solving. ?? Career Aspirations: Saba envisions a future in academia, mentoring the next generation of scientists while also pursuing her goal of launching a biomedical startup. The Rothberg Build Fund and Rothberg Catalyzer, established by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg continue to support student-driven innovation, empowering individuals like Saba to push the boundaries of biomedical engineering. #CBIT #RothbergBuildFund #RothbergCatalyzer #YaleEngineering #BiomedicalInnovation

The Wait Is Over: Meet the Startup Yale 2025 Finalists! ?? Over 100+ bold ideas. Now, just a few remain. Startup Yale 2025 is bringing together the best and brightest innovators—and YOU have a say in who takes home extra funding with each prize category featuring an Audience Choice Award ! ?? ?? Finalists are LIVE! https://lnkd.in/eWEApGsS ?? Mark your calendars: April 3rd & 4th ??? Be there. Be inspired. Be part of the action. Vote for your favorite team, connect with Yale’s top innovators, and witness the future unfold. ?? Register now - https://lu.ma/startupyale Let’s make this the biggest, boldest Startup Yale yet! ????

?? Congratulations to the Destress Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund ?? ?? Destress: Empowering Mental Well-being and Productivity Destress is a hyper-personalized, holistic platform designed to help students and professionals overcome overwhelm, improve time efficiency, and adopt healthier responses to stress. By addressing key challenges such as academic pressures, demanding workloads, and maladaptive coping mechanisms, Destress integrates mental well-being with productivity enhancement. The platform empowers users to manage stress effectively, achieve their goals, and cultivate a balanced lifestyle. ?? Founder: Arinze Agu, M.D. ?? Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. ?? For more information about Yale CBIT, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #Biotech

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?? Congratulations to the FulcrumCare Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund ?? ?? FulcrumCare: Transforming Oral Healthcare for Underserved Communities FulcrumCare is addressing the unmet oral healthcare needs of underserved populations by building the first value-based dental organization. This innovative model integrates dental care with primary care, working directly with value-based providers like Oak Street or Cityblock to deliver coordinated care for patients with complex health needs. ?? Founder: Laurie Jimenez ?? Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering student innovation at Yale. ?? For more information about Yale CBIT, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #Biotech

Join us at the Yale Innovation Summit on May 28-29, 2025, where bold ideas meet big opportunities. Over two action-packed days, explore 40+ inspiring panels and keynotes featuring global leaders, visionaries, and investors driving innovation forward. ?? Six dynamic tracks: Arts, Biotech, Civic, Climate, Health, and Technology ?? High-stakes pitch competitions—where founders compete for funding & recognition ?? Exclusive Investor Assembly—connect with top investors & fuel transformative partnerships ???Don't miss out—Early Bird Registration is now open：https://lnkd.in/gM7BBkRc #YaleInnovationSummit #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Arts #Civic #Climate #Health #Tech #Biotech #Investment #YaleVentures #Yale

???Congratulations?to the Escope Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund??? ???Escope: Enhancing Precision in Endoscope Exams Escope is an innovative software tool designed to assist doctors during endoscopic exams by enabling accurate real-time measurement of nodules. The tool allows doctors to identify an object of known size, such as a tool, in the video feed, which then creates a reference scale for measuring objects of unknown size. This groundbreaking solution addresses a critical challenge in endoscopy, empowering doctors with greater precision and efficiency during in-vivo procedures. ???Founder:?Jacob Lessing ???Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering?student?innovation at Yale. ???For more information about Yale CBIT, check out our website:?https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #Biotech

Early bird registration for the 2025 Yale Innovation Summit is now open! Secure your discounted tickets for the region’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry on May 28-29, 2025. Register & learn more:?https://lnkd.in/e3cwhMvq?#YaleInnovation25 Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science Yale School of Management Yale University Yale School of the Environment Yale School of Nursing Yale School of Medicine Yale School of Public Health Yale New Haven Health Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) Dwight Hall At Yale Connecticut Innovations

?? Bold Ideas, Big Impact: Yale Startup Matchmaking 2025 The energy was electric at Yale School of Management on February 6th! 200+ students and Yale founders came together for the 2025 Yale Startup Matchmaking event, where groundbreaking ideas met ambitious talent. ? 12 startup pitches ?? 17 ventures networking ?? 400+ registrants From #biotech and #AI to #fashion and #financialequity, Yale’s brightest innovators connected with entrepreneurial-minded students eager to make an impact. ??? “The energy is contagious, and I love that we created an inclusive space for creatives to build the next big thing!” – Theodore Kim, Yale SOM ’25. With support from Yale Ventures, Yale School of Management Program on Entrepreneurship, Yale CBIT (Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology), and Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY). Read the recap: https://bit.ly/4hAd8r8 #YaleStartups #InnovationEcosystem #YaleSOM #Entrepreneurship #StartupMatchmaking #StudentFounders #YaleEntrepreneurs