… their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … energy, and sustainability. Across industries, sustainability is still seen as a trend or a marketing tool and the American response to sustainability is often reactionary. While many …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, … space. For instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garments that … efforts across all industries and not just energy, transportation, and carbon capture. Building a sustainable fashion industry is the need of the hour. The growing demand for …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : … from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first …
… to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to … the person who you spoke with, and the person who connected you to them (goes a long way in building a good relationship). 3. When to stop talking to people and start building Once you … and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, understand the competitive landscape, and to build a clear set of tangible next …
… dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … for founders to gauge interest in their idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters … or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have questions about building a business model? Talk to an MBA student or take a finance or investing class. Need …
… innovation through different perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be … own words, they are ‘turning the planet’s most abundant pollutant into a never-ending resource’. In doing so, they are addressing one of the most challenging global decarbonization … there is also immense economic potential; SAFs are growing at a CAGR of 68% and the market is projected to be worth $14.8 B by 2030. Their use is being piloted by commercial …
… winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize …
… initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. For YSE Class of 22’ Graduate, Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas … products could better enable them to build and maintain more energy-efficient and resilient buildings. Women- and minority-owned developers are often committed to doing impactful work … all of this is to contribute to a just energy future, something he says we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is to ensure marginalized communities are …
… goals, and experience through the program. Imagine developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … Sciences) created BlueGreen Materials, a company seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and self-healing for … Architecture) seek to create an all-in-one building material reuse platform that integrates marketplace, material assessment, and knowledge sharing. The team aims to build a reliable …