Innovate@BU

All Topics (September 28 through November 30)

12:00 PM Innovation Pathway Lunch and Advancement Ceremony
Meet the teams who have recently advanced on the Innovation Pathway (and enjoy a free lunch!)

12:00 PM Idea Generator Lab
Interested in entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start? Join us for a fun workshop and walk away with 1-2 potential business ideas!

6:00 PM Changemaker Challenge Panel Around Extreme Heat/ Cold
Innovate@BU is calling upon the terrier community to make real, positive impact through the BU Climate Innovation Challenge! Interested in learning about the impacts and challenges Boston faces with extreme weather? Join us on October 5th for a panel discussion with experts from the City of Boston. --- About the BU Climate Innovaton Challenge In Boston, the effects of climate change are more than hypotheticals; they’re our daily reality. The City of Boston’s “Climate Ready Boston” details the threats we face, including rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and frequent extreme weather events—all of which disproportionately impact our most vulnerable communities. Yet, there is hope. Young people across the country are rising to the occasion, acting not just as our future leaders but as present, fierce advocates for a more sustainable and just world.

10:00 AM Field Trip to Boston's Flood Zones w/City of Boston Environmental Experts
Get a first hand look at the steps that the City of Boston is taking to combat rising sea levels and flooding and learn what challenges still need to be addressed! This walking tour of Boston's downtown will provide you with the context and contacts at the City of Boston to help build a powerful solution that you can enter in the BU Climate Innovation Challenge. -- About the BU Climate Innovation Challenge In Boston, the effects of climate change are more than hypotheticals; they’re our daily reality. The City of Boston’s “Climate Ready Boston” details the threats we face, including rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and frequent extreme weather events—all of which disproportionately impact our most vulnerable communities. Yet, there is hope. Young people across the country are rising to the occasion, acting not just as our future leaders but as present, fierce advocates for a more sustainable and just world. Submit your idea for the chance to change the city and win $15,000!

12:00 PM Innovation Pathway Info Session
Learn about the program and its resources, and meet the staff here to help you along the way!

12:00 PM Idea Generator Lab
Interested in entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start? Join us for a fun workshop and walk away with 1-2 potential business ideas!

6:00 PM Speed Mentoring
Fast-track your startup journey with our Speed Mentoring event. Connect with experts, gain insights, and accelerate success!

5:00 PM Pitch & Pizza!
Join us for a giant celebration of innovation at BU at the BUild Lab with another Pitch & Pizza! Sign up to pitch using the below link.

12:00 PM Innovation Pathway Lunch and Advancement Ceremony
Meet the teams who have recently advanced on the Innovation Pathway (and enjoy a free lunch!)

5:00 PM Workshop on Boston's Building Emissions Reduction & Disclosure Ordinance
Learn about the steps the City of Boston is taking to reduce carbon emissions in buildings and what still needs to be solved with experts in BERDO! -- About the BU Climate Innovation Challenge In Boston, the effects of climate change are more than hypotheticals; they’re our daily reality. The City of Boston’s “Climate Ready Boston” details the threats we face, including rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and frequent extreme weather events—all of which disproportionately impact our most vulnerable communities. Yet, there is hope. Young people across the country are rising to the occasion, acting not just as our future leaders but as present, fierce advocates for a more sustainable and just world. Submit your idea for the chance to change the city and win $15,000!

6:00 PM Speed Mentoring
Fast-track your startup journey with our Speed Mentoring event. Connect with experts, gain insights, and accelerate success!

12:00 PM Idea Generator Lab
Interested in entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start? Join us for a fun workshop and walk away with 1-2 potential business ideas!

5:00 PM Pitch & Pizza!
Join us for a giant celebration of innovation at BU at the BUild Lab with another Pitch & Pizza! Check the description to sign up to pitch.