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New SEAS fund will help nurture Yale-borne ideas that benefit humankind

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) has developed technologies that are utilized to treat cancer, distribute clean water to communities in need, and provide industry-leading blockchain security.

The newly established Roberts Innovation Fund will help these and other SEAS researchers bring game-changing advances to market and address some of the world’s most pressing concerns.

SEAS Dean Jeffrey Brock, who will lead a panel at the Yale Innovation Summit this week, talked about the types of ideas the new fund will support and how it will work in an interview.

Read Interview Here: New SEAS fund will help nurture Yale-borne ideas that benefit humankind | YaleNews

 

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