Events & Speaking

PPG Announces Sponsorship of the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit

PPG will serve as a sponsor of the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit, hosted by Yale Ventures at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. PPG representatives will be present throughout the event, taking place May 27 and 28, 2026.

“Our support of the Yale Innovation Summit reflects a long-standing belief that meaningful progress requires sustained investment in the institutions and ecosystems that produce it. Yale Ventures represents exactly that," said Eli Monheit, CEO.

About the Summit

The Yale Innovation Summit is the Northeast's largest innovation event, convening researchers, founders, investors, and industry leaders for two days of focused programming and exchange. The 2025 Summit drew more than 2,400 attendees and showcased over 300 ventures. The 2026 program includes:
  • Six tracks covering Arts, Biotech, Civic, Climate, Health, and Tech
  • Competitive pitch competitions with more than $400K in startup awards
  • Live showcases, ePosters, and interactive sessions featuring ventures from Yale and across Connecticut
  • The Investor Assembly, an invitation-only gathering of venture capitalists, angel investors, and strategic partners
  • Keynote programming from established leaders across science, industry, and policy

PPG's Commitment

PPG's involvement reflects a commitment to Yale Ventures, to the broader innovation ecosystem, and to the belief that rigorous research and entrepreneurial ambition, when properly supported, produce outcomes that matter. The Summit provides an environment where that support can take shape.

Register at: ventures.yale.edu/yale-innovation-summit-yale-ventures