From early pitches featuring new ways to target tumors to generative AI writing "sentences of the cell" to new ventures built on novel biology, the 2025 Yale Life Science PitchFest highlighted Yale’s most promising life science discoveries and translational research. Thirty-three faculty-led teams presented new technologies for the Blavatnik Fund's consideration, complemented by 16 ePosters from Blavatnik associated faculty-founded startup companies and emerging technologies, demonstrating the depth and momentum of New Haven’s rapidly expanding life sciences ecosystem.
Held on December 4, 2025, at 101 College Street, PitchFest once again showcased the semifinalists for the Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale, the University’s life sciences accelerator supporting the translation of groundbreaking research into new healthcare solutions.
This year’s event drew over 630 attendees, including Yale researchers, biotechnology entrepreneurs, industry partners, and healthcare investors—marking PitchFest’s largest audience to date.