April 19th: Earth Day Challenge
Innovating for a Plastic-Free World
Hey Innovators, as we gear up for the end of the semester, we hope you’re hanging in there through the finals frenzy! It’s the perfect moment to take a breather and gear up for Earth Day. Let’s dive into some cool sustainability actions and get ready to make a difference!
From Plastic Problems to Planet Solutions: Earth Day 2024
Each year, Earth Day summons us to confront the environmental challenges that jeopardize our planet’s health. This year, under the theme 'Planet vs. Plastics,' we are called upon to direct our efforts toward tackling the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. It’s our chance to spark real change and cook up innovative solutions for a future without plastic. Let’s use this motivation to dive into some game-changing projects and rally together to clean up our world!
Join us for an Earth Week Deep Dive Lunch at Tsai CITY and CBEY! Dive into the world of plastic alternatives and discover which straw comes out on top while sipping on tasty drinks. Remember to bring your own drinking receptacle as we aim to minimize waste. Don’t miss this chance to make an informed choice in our fight against plastic pollution. Register Today!
Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2024, brought to you by Tsai CITY, Dwight Hall At Yale, Innovate Health Yale, Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), and Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation & Technology (CBIT), was a fantastic experience! A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Events like this can’t happen without the enthusiasm and drive of people like you. We hope you left feeling inspired and energized, ready to tackle your next big idea in your entrepreneurial or creative pursuits. See you next year!
Congratulations to the winners of Startup Yale 2024:
New Haven Civic Innovation Prize
Prize Winners: Jubilee Project (second runner up) and The Huneebee Project (grand prize winner)
Audience Choice Award: Fulcrum
Sustainable Venture Prize
Prize Winner: Catala
Audience Choice Award: Prospect Growth
Manolo Sanchez Prize
Prize Winner: Guideli
Audience Choice Award: WealthMeUp
Rothberg Catalyzer Prize
Prize Winner: TaeSun
Audience Choice Award: Clarity
Miller Prize
Prize Winner: Catala
Audience Choice Award: TranscribeGlass
Thorne Prize for Social Innovation in Health or Education
Prize Winner: UpKeep Care
Audience Choice Award: UpKeep Care
Yale Innovators Prize
Prize Winner: Numanac
Audience Choice Award: Win Number
Rice Business Plan Competition
Oxylus Energy participated in the Rice Business Plan Competition and won the New Climate Ventures Sustainable Investment Prize! Congratulations to the team.
Harvard College China Forum
Congratulations to team EVident Battery for securing first place in the startup pitch competition at the Harvard College China Forum.
Upcoming Opportunities This Month
📈Yale Innovation Summit | April 22nd
Calling Yale and Connecticut Innovators: Three chances to share your idea and compete for $350k in prizes and awards. Since 2015, the Yale Innovation Summit has been bringing together innovators, ideas, and investors, leading to the formation of dozens of startups and the investment of millions of dollars in venture capital. We invite you to submit your innovation to be featured at the Yale Innovation Summit, with an anticipated audience of more than 2,000 founders, industry partners, and investors.
Set up your profile and submit your pitch slides via the Largely online platform by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 22.
💡 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge | April 3oth
Join one of the startup accelerator focusing on Smart Cities, Sustainability, and Resiliency and win between $25,000-$100,000 prizes.
What You Can Do for the Planet this Month
🗑️Adopt a Zero-Waste Kit:
Build your own zero-waste kit for everyday use, which includes items like a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, straws, and shopping bags. Carry these items with you to avoid the need for single-use plastics. Personalizing your kit with your style or motivational quotes can make the transition more enjoyable and likely to stick.
🚮Participate in Local Clean-up Drives:
Get involved in or organize local clean-up events at nearby beaches, parks, or community spaces. This hands-on activity not only helps remove plastics from the environment but also raises your awareness of the amount of plastic waste that accumulates in nature. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with like-minded community members committed to sustainability.
Yeah you’ve made it to the end!
Congrats 👏
Stay updated for much more to come and discover during the year. Feel free to reach out to us for any questions or comments at saskia.rohde@yale.edu and farzana.mubassira@yale.edu.
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