Ask Yale Ventures: What Innovation Resources Are Available to Academic Founders at Yale?

​Discover how Yale Ventures supports Yale innovators at every stage of the commercialization journey. This session provides a guided overview of the many tools, programs, and resources available through Yale Ventures to help academic founders transform their research into real-world impact. 

​Whether you’re new to innovation and entrepreneurship or actively developing a startup, this session will help you navigate the Yale ecosystem with confidence. 

​What You’ll Learn:  

• ​A comprehensive overview of Yale Ventures programs and services, from venture development to funding and commercialization support. 

• ​An introduction to the Yale Innovation Library—a curated, searchable digital hub of templates, guides, and best practices. 

• ​A walkthrough of the Venture Lab Canvas—a new interactive learning platform designed to support faculty and student founders. 

• ​How to engage with Yale Ventures, access mentorship, and leverage Yale’s growing innovation network. 

​Featured Speaker: Susan Carr, Director of Faculty Engagement, Yale Ventures. Susan will share insights into how faculty can work with Yale Ventures and utilize its expanding suite of tools to accelerate their innovation pathway.