YC
Program

Planetary Solutions Prize

Awards Yale student ventures up to $35,000 for sustainability-focused startups.

Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY)United StatesPrize

Judges score entries on opportunity, innovation, traction, team, and catalytic potential, and participants get feedback from experienced professionals plus mentorship and investor introductions along the way. First place takes home $35,000 and second place $15,000, with additional recognition such as an Audience Choice award.

Climate TechEnergy TechFood TechAdvanced Materials

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.