Boston University offers a rich source of research, intellectual property, proprietary know-how, and novel methodologies. These “assets” often have tremendous commercial value if appropriately evaluated and supported. However, new venture creation can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the process.  As result, we offer our faculty, students, and staff these unique services:

Technology Development

The Office of Technology Development (TD) provides a service to the Boston University Community – faculty, students and alumni – the translation of their ideas into useful products and services.  Visit TD’s Website

Business Incubation

Boston University’s Business Incubator hosts up to fifteen technology start-up companies. The mix of companies includes Life Sciences, Bio-tech, Medical Devices, Photonics, Clean Energy, and Engineering.  Read more…

Kindle Mentoring Program

BU Kindle provides a unique opportunity for seasoned entrepreneurs and business executives to have direct and meaningful interaction with the BU community.  The BU Kindle mentoring program will educate faculty, students, and alumni to facilitate early-stage business formation.  Read more…

Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT)

In a joint membership with Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) the Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT), the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based consortium brings together clinicians, scientists and engineers to solve complex medical problems using novel technologies.  The BU/BMC collaboration forms a highly integrated academic medical center that combines the highest standards of patient care, medical training, and biomedical engineering and research.  Visit CIMIT’s Website

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Boston University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s goal is to translate discoveries into therapies and cures more quickly and effectively, from lab bench to patient bedside and back. Visit the CTSI website

Coulter Translational Partnership (CTP) Program

The mission of the Coulter Translational Partnership (CTP) program in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University is to promote, develop, and support translational research collaborations between biomedical engineers and clinicians in order to accelerate the successful translation of appropriate innovations to improve patient care.  Read more…

Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation

In collaboration with Boston University, CMI conducts advanced research and development leading to engineering solutions for a broad range of industries, including biotechnology/biomedical, photonics, manufacturing and renewable energy.   The BU Alliance was created to accelerate the development and deployment of medical innovation from the laboratory to the patient point-of-care.  Read more…

Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship & Commercialization

Serving all 17 schools and colleges across both the Medical and Charles River Campuses,  ITEC, through a rich array of academic programs, collaborative projects, events, and services, helps build the particular management skills that help translate ideas into marketable products and services.  Visit ITEC’s Website