… an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use both qualitative … Additional faculty at SOM and/or F&ES To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a one paragraph statement of interest to Sophie Janaskie ( … an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use both qualitative …
… and Senior Associate Dean at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The Impact Alongside its work on innovation and entrepreneurship, CBEY has established itself as a leading resource on clean energy finance. The new gift will expand this work in two ways. First, CBEY, … for up to $70,000 per year. Opportunities to help CBEY reach this match and expand our work even further can be found here . Clean Energy Environmental Innovation New gift …
… arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from renewable sources is cheaper than from conventional sources, but it is not available all the time. If consumers can shift the bulk of their … They decided to create an app where consumers could track the cost and environmental impact of their energy use, in real time. With the app, consumers could find the cleanest …
… program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that … Matthew Weatherley-White. “As the economy continues to shift from manufacturing and resource extraction to technology and services, intangible assets are acquiring an increasingly … other common cause and a helping hand in the great work that needs to be done to restore our communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is …
… and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include a machine-learning platform for drones and an impact investing tool designed to build consumer engagement. DroneFlow, cofounded by Andrew … disease, evidence of poaching or forest fires—DroneFlow’s software will enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what matters most … forests. A 2010 recipient of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, the company now employs seven full-time employees and works with many of the largest timber companies in the United …
… led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at … grants, design, communications, startups, food culture and more. With only three hours to develop their pitch, students worked under time pressure to focus on one idea and … Sierks (SOM/F&ES). New Haven Land Trust will receive a $3000 grant, as well as other resources such as mentorship, to work with this team of students and bring this idea into …
… Management, Law School, School of Public Health and Yale College, with projects that have impact across the globe, from New Haven to Ethiopia to Afghanistan to worldwide. “One of … and cues they need to protect their children, and take action to cut emissions across our cities, buildings, and streets. 2. Firoz Academy by co-founders, Wazhma Sadat (Yale Law … Firoz Academy offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over their futures, including …
… season , the week served as a magnifier of both the most hopeful and troubling aspects of our current societal response to climate change: immense leadership, clarity and bravery … and the urgency of the issue itself. “This Yale Sustainability Plan is not just about our campus, it is about the role Yale can play in researching innovative, creative solutions … existing funding opportunities address sustainability issues with an implied or voluntary impact on climate change, the explicit focus of the grant ensures that climate-mitigation is …
… the culmination of a growing trend of women engaging in entrepreneurship at Yale—all four winning teams behind the $25,000 entrepreneurship prizes announced at the event are led … Prize: Kitchen Table, Inc. Thorne Prize: RxAll, Inc. Miller Prize: Arix Technologies Impact Investing Award ($1,000) : Charityvest (Stephen Kump SOM ’17) Originally … the culmination of a growing trend of women engaging in entrepreneurship at Yale—all four winning teams behind the $25,000 entrepreneurship prizes announced at the event are led …
… batteries and innovative software that allows consumers to measure the price and carbon impact of their electricity in real time. That combination, Barlow says, will empower them … battery during the evenings with the grid power is more likely to draw from fossil fuel sources. “This gives you a low-cost, clean source of energy whenever the grid turns ‘dirty,’” she said. “This is giving information to …