Innovators Ignite: A UPenn & Yale Showcase

​OVERVIEW

​Innovators Ignite 2024 brings together aspiring and diverse academic entrepreneurs from University of Pennsylvania and Yale to present their promising technologies to a panel of industry experts. The pitch event aims to spotlight academic innovators by harnessing the combined strengths and networks of both institutions.

​Leading up to the event, organizers will match the innovators with expert mentors to help them best position their technologies and prepare their presentation for an expert panel of judges. This event is for innovations across the university that address a market unmet need. These innovations may come from medicine, public health, engineering, environmental sciences.  

​ The Innovators Ignite pitch event provides the platform, connections, and personalized mentorship needed to take ideas to the next inflection point to positively impact society.  

​AGENDA

• ​12:00 PM: Welcome Remarks

• ​12:10 - 1:20 PM: 10 Pitch Presentations *Innovators will be announced by September 1.

  • ​5 Min Pitch

  • ​2 Min Q&A with Panel

• ​1:20 PM: Closing Remarks

• ​1:30 PM: Adjourn

​WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• ​Industry: Key players from various industries looking to explore and support emerging technologies.

• ​Venture Capitalists: Investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with innovative early-stage academic technologies.

• ​Innovation Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about the latest advancements and trends in technology.

• ​Network Builders: Professionals eager to connect with innovators and thought leaders to foster new partnerships and opportunities.

• ​Supporters of Diversity: Attendees dedicated to promoting diversity in innovation and ensuring a wide range of voices and perspectives are represented.