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Innovators Ignite

Innovators Ignite

A pitchfest for women and underrepresented founders/inventors hosted by amplifyHERscience.

During International Women’s Week this year, Yale Ventures’ amplifyHERscience will be hosting Innovators Ignite, a showcase that will feature 8-10 underrepresented founders/inventors from Yale and greater Connecticut.

Selected presenters will:

Get a chance to pitch in front of a live audience
Receive feedback from expert panelists
Have at least one personal coaching session prior to March 7
Be invited to an exclusive networking opportunity
Innovators Ignite will be held in-person at Yale’s Greenberg Conference Center.

Eligibility criteria:

Founder or inventor who identifies as a woman or underrepresented minority
Technology was developed at Yale, a Connecticut university, OR company is headquartered in Connecticut
Stage-agnostic: Innovation can be at any stage to be considered