Innovate@BU

Your Home of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at BU

Innovate@BU empowers all Boston University students, regardless of their major, to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to turn their ideas into impactful solutions.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, we offer resources, mentorship, and a supportive community to help you transform challenges into opportunities and shape the future you envision.

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Big or small, every idea has potential. Explore all the ways in which you can innovate at BU.

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The Innovate@BU Experience

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A First-Year’s Guide to Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Boston University

Navigating your first year of college is both exciting and daunting. For freshmen at Boston University, the First-Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) program at Innovate@BU offers a unique opportunity to ease into university life and the realm of entrepreneurship and innovation. Through the reflections of several FYIF students, you'll get an inside look into how this […]

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New Venture Competition Tips and Guide For 2025 General Track Applicants

Are you preparing your application for the New Venture Competition? Understanding how to effectively communicate your idea can make the difference between standing out and getting overlooked. From articulating your problem statement to showcasing your team's capabilities, this comprehensive guide breaks down each section of the application with concrete examples and actionable tips.

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Upcoming Events

Workshops & Events Info Sessions Deadlines & Important Dates Summer Accelerator Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture

Summer Accelerator Info Session

Day: Wednesday Feb 12th Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture

Pathfinder Bootcamp: Run 201

Day: Tuesday Feb 18th Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Pitch & Pizza Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Don't Know Where to Start

Pitch & Pizza

Day: Wednesday Feb 19th Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture

Pathfinder Bootcamp: Run 202

Day: Thursday Feb 20th Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Social entrepreneurship Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture

Root Cause Analysis for Social Change

Day: Friday Feb 21st Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture I Don't Know Where to Start

Pathfinder Bootcamp: Walk 101

Day: Tuesday Feb 25th Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Leadership Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture I Want to Join a Team Underrepresented Founders I Don't Know Where to Start

Black Founders Panel

Day: Tuesday Feb 25th Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Workshops & Events Student Journeys I Have an Idea I Have a Venture I Don't Know Where to Start

Pathfinder Bootcamp: Walk 102

Day: Friday Feb 28th Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
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