Yale Innovation Summit 2026

Shipman Partner Dormer Stephen will be moderating a pitch block for the Biotech pitch contest at the Yale Ventures annual Yale Innovation Summit on Wednesday, May 27th.

As the Northeast’s largest innovation gathering, the Summit convenes thousands of founders, funders, researchers, policymakers, creatives, and operators from across the globe for two high-energy days of ideas, investment, and unlikely collisions. 

With 60+ sessions across six tracks—arts, biotech, civic, climate, health, and tech—the Summit explores the forces of innovation that are reshaping our world. From breakthrough science to public policy innovation, from climate tech to creative entrepreneurship, this is where cross-sector ideas move from ideas to impact. 

Dynamic pitch competitions spotlight 300+ ventures competing for funding and visibility. Investors discover curated opportunities. Founders find partners. Students meet mentors. Industry leaders connect with what’s next. 

Hosted by Yale Ventures, the Summit reflects Yale’s entrepreneurial momentum—but it is designed for the broader innovation ecosystem.

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