Events Calendar

All Topics (February 4 through February 28)

Monday, February 5

  • 9:00 AM Coffee & Tours at BUild Lab

    Stop by any time this week between 9am-5pm for a cup of coffee, some snacks, and a tour of the new BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center!

Wednesday, February 7

Thursday, February 8

Friday, February 9

  • 10:00 AM Innovate@BU Expert Office Hours

    Have a new venture or startup idea? Not sure where to start or want advice on your business plan? Curious to know more about innovation and entrepreneurship? Or, maybe you’re wondering how to jump into the rapidly growing innovation ecosystem at BU, in Boston, and beyond? Schedule a session during Innovate@BU Expert Office Hours to meet with one of our friendly mentors! Their expertise ranges from startups, funding, building a team, scaling an idea, marketing, law, and more.
  • Innovate@BU Expert Office Hours

    Have a new venture or startup idea? Not sure where to start or want advice on your business plan? Curious to know more about innovation and entrepreneurship? Or, maybe you’re wondering how to jump into the rapidly growing innovation ecosystem at BU, in Boston, and beyond? Schedule a session during Innovate@BU Expert Office Hours to meet with one of our friendly mentors! Their expertise ranges from startups, funding, building a team, scaling an idea, marketing, law, and more.

Tuesday, February 13

Wednesday, February 14

  • 10:30 AM All Majors Career Fair

    Meet your match! Speak with 100+ employers recruiting BU students for internships and jobs.

Thursday, February 15

  • 12:00 PM Patents or Trade Secret? How to Protect Your IP

    The BU/MIT Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, and Cyberlaw Program's Innovation Law Brown Bag Lunch Talks bring BU Law faculty and students to the BUild Lab for presentations on a variety of legal issues often faced by student entrepeneurs, innovators, researchers, ventures, and startups. Please join the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic as we discuss the considerations of seeking patent protection for your intellectual property. Topics include: What is patentable subject matter? Patent vs Trade Secret What about copyright? Considerations in your IP strategy Case studies of software/algorithms and blockchain For more information on the Entrepreneurship & Intellectual Property Clinic and its services, visit sites.bu.edu/elawclinic
  • 1:00 PM BU Entrepreneurship and IP Law Clinic Office Hours

    Every Thursday, 1-5pm. Get free legal counsel and advice for a startup from the on-campus clinic

  • 4:00 PM MassChallenge Info Session

    Come learn more about the application and selection process for the largest accelerator on the planet- MassChallenge. (http://boston.masschallenge.org/apply) MassChallenge accelerates the highest-impact, highest-potential startups. We take no equity from our startups, and through an annual multimillion dollar competition, we give equity-free cash awards to the top startups in each program. This year, selected MassChallenge Israel startups will get access to: Up to 500,000 NIS in cash prizes The opportunity to join an all-inclusive curated international business trip, that gives participating startups unparalleled access to and exposure in Boston and New York Four months of free office space in the heart of Jerusalem Confidential small groups for peer-to-peer mentorship that meet regularly to learn and grow together Introductions to top corporate partners and investors Personalized mentorship from 180 industry experts A global alumni network of 1,211 startups from 81 countries.
  • 6:00 PM FinTech Club: Startup Challenge

    After the great success of last semester's BitCoin and Blockchain workshops, we are proud to announce BU FinTech Club's newest initiative: The FinTech StartUp Challenge. During this competition you will attend workshops hosted by successful entrepreneurs and engage in one-on-one mentorship from Fintech experts. You will have the opportunity to bring your venture to life and receive all the necessary resources to develop it. At the end you will pitch in front of a panel of experts for a prize! You do not need to have an idea to sign-up. The first two weeks will be focused on ideation and understating different models in the fintech world!

Friday, February 16

  • 10:00 AM Innovate@BU Weekly Open House

    Every Friday morning from 10am-12pm, Innovate@BU staff will be available for tours, chat about our mission, resources, and programming. Stop by any time between 10am-12pm and check in at the front desk. No RSVP's needed.
  • 12:00 PM USA Men's Hockey Olympic Watch Party

    Rewatch the USA Men's hockey Olympic game at the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center! The game will be played on one of the BUild Lab's large monitors. Bring some snacks and come cheer on four BU Terrier's on the team!

Tuesday, February 20

  • 4:00 PM Advice for Crushing a Start-up Fair

    Are you ready to rock the BU Startup Fair on February 21st? Join Innovate@BU for a casual prep session to make sure you're ready to make your pitch to some of Boston's best startups! Agenda: 4:00-4:30 Hands-on workshop to craft and deliver the perfect personal elevator pitch guaranteed to land that follow-up meeting 4:30-5:15 Panel of startup employers and interns 5:15-5:30 Networking Make sure to register for the BU Startup Fair on February 21st: http://startupfair.bu.edu/ The Startup Fair is hosted by the Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club. Learn more and register: http://startupfair.bu.edu/
  • 6:00 PM Open Class with Dave Spandorfer, co-founder Janji

    Join the Cultural Entrepreneurship Class on Tuesday for an open speaker session! RSVP to Wendy Swart-Grossman (wswart@bu.edu). Profit + Social Impact + Design + Health + Adventure = Janji! Tuesday, February 20th at 7 PM Kenmore Classroom Building Room 102 565 Commonwealth Avenue Dave Spandorfer is the co-founder of Janji, one of the fastest growing athletic brands in the country and the only running brand that uses global inspiration as a way to fight the global water crisis. Every season, Janji travels to a different country around the world, meets with local artists, designs a line around that country, and then 10% of the sale funds clean water projects. They're sold online, in over 200 run specialty stores around the country, and at their store in Somerville.

Wednesday, February 21

  • 2:00 PM BU Start-up Fair

    Come to the 2018 Startup Fair! Hosted by the BU Entrepreneurship Club, we are bringing startup companies from all over to talk and recruit/show their company to students like you!

Thursday, February 22

  • 10:00 AM Donuts and Design Thinking: Series Kickoff

    Join us for this kickoff event to hear experts share what design thinking is and how it will drive your innovative idea or startup forward! Uncover your design thinking story through this hands-on workshop led by an innovative thinker and doer. You'll walk away with a greater understanding of: • Big versus smart data • How to create meaningful insights from data to support innovation • How to be disruptive and create revolutionary and/or transformative innovation
  • Donuts and Design Thinking: Series Kickoff

    Join us for this kickoff event to hear experts share what design thinking is and how it will drive your innovative idea or startup forward! Uncover your design thinking story through this hands-on workshop led by an innovative thinker and doer. You'll walk away with a greater understanding of: • Big versus smart data • How to create meaningful insights from data to support innovation • How to be disruptive and create revolutionary and/or transformative innovation
  • 12:00 PM Protecting Your Brand: Trademark Basics

    Does your brand need trademark protection? Please join the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic as we discuss the considerations of trademark protection for your company’s brand. Topics include: What is a trademark? Requirements for federal trademark protection. How soon can a company file for trademark protection? Why is filing for federal trademark protection important? How can the Entrepreneurship & IP Clinic assist in the trademark application process?
  • 1:00 PM BU Entrepreneurship and IP Law Clinic Office Hours

    Every Thursday, 1-5pm. Get free legal counsel and advice for a startup from the on-campus clinic

Friday, February 23

  • 10:00 AM Innovate@BU Weekly Open House

    Every Friday morning from 10am-12pm, Innovate@BU staff will be available for tours, chat about our mission, resources, and programming. Stop by any time between 10am-12pm and check in at the front desk. No RSVP's needed.
  • 4:00 PM Pitch & Pizza [New Venture Competition]

    Teams are given one minute to pitch their idea to a group of expert judges. Six teams are chosen to move on to the semi-final round of the New Venture Competition. Open to current students and alumni. 4-5pm: Tour the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center 5-7pm: Pitches, judges deliberation, and pizza!

Monday, February 26

  • 4:00 PM Let's Talk: Brand Management with Lisa Tanzer, Life is Good

    How is a brand built from scratch? How is a brand maintained? When is it time to change? Join Innovate@BU for a fireside chat on brand management with Lisa Tanzer, President, Life is Good. Moderated by Greg Stoller Senior Lecturer, Questrom School of Business.

Tuesday, February 27

  • 4:00 PM Launch Series: The Future of Everything

    Tech? Healthcare? Arts? At this speaking event, get inspired by insights on the future of everything. + Food and giveaways + Tour the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center + Meet the Innovate@BU staff team and learn about the Innovate@BU initiative! RSVP's are appreciated but not required!

Wednesday, February 28

  • 2:00 PM Pitch Deck Workshop: Build a 12-Slide Pitch Deck for Investors

    Hosted by The Capital Network: Creating a clear and enticing pitch deck is crucial at any stage of the fundraising process. As a founder, it’s your responsibility to use your pitch deck to highlight the most important aspects of your business and provide investors with the information they need to make an educated decision. This in-depth and hands-on workshop will provide you with the tools you need to create your own pitch deck and jumpstart your fundraising efforts! Already have a deck? No problem! By attending this workshop, you can evaluate the content and structure of your current deck and make the necessary changes to ensure it matches investors’ expectations. Student price: $35