FAQ

When we say Hospitality, we are referring to the world of hotels, resorts, restaurants, meetings and events, cruise lines, membership clubs, wellness and senior living facilities. Your idea or venture could be related to a new business model, an innovative way to address a current problem, or be related to areas such as technology, real estate, sustainability or any others within the hospitality industry. Write to us if you aren’t sure your idea qualifies, and we’ll be happy to help. 

You are eligible to participate in this competition if you are currently a student at any of the schools at Boston University with good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or an alumnus who graduated within one year.  

You may have a great idea, but it takes a team to execute it in the real world. We therefore require all participants in the Competition to be a part of teams that have between 3-5 members.  

The Competition is currently only open to students of Boston University and alumni who graduated within one year.  

Stay tuned for 2024 competition dates.

All applications in Stages 1 and 2 will be reviewed by a team of Boston University professors, alumni and members of the BUild Lab. The final team presentations will be judged by senior industry leaders who have extensive experience creating and leading innovative organizations.  

Yes, each team retains the intellectual property rights to its ideas or concept, and retains complete ownership of its venture.

Contestants are however responsible for all confidentiality, copyright, trademark, and patent issues. Protection of sensitive materials such as intellectual property, copyright, patents, or confidentiality is the sole responsibility of contestants in the competition. Boston University and all related parties assume no liability and shall have no liability or obligation.