Two days of live pitches, ePoster sessions, and virtual showcases from Yale and Connecticut's most promising founders — May 27–28 in New Haven

The 2026 Yale Innovation Summit has unveiled the innovators who will pitch their startups this month, May 27–28, in New Haven. The Yale Innovation Summit is a platform for Yale and Connecticut startups to showcase groundbreaking ideas across six tracks — Arts, Biotech, Civic, Climate, Health, and Technology. Drawing more than 2,000 attendees, including investors, industry leaders, and the Yale innovation and entrepreneurship community, the Summit is the region's largest gathering of its kind.

Meet the 2026 Innovators

250+ founders were selected through a competitive process, spanning ventures from idea-stage to Series A. Presentations take place across three formats: live pitch sessions, ePoster presentations, and virtual spotlights — accessible whether you're attending in person or tuning in remotely.

An independent panel of expert judges will evaluate pitch sessions throughout both days, with awards announced during the Day 2 closing ceremonies.

With parallel programming across all six tracks, browsing the full presenter list before you arrive is the best way to make the most of your two days.