All Topics (January 28 through March 31)
Saturday, January 28
- 12:00 AM Summer Accelerator Regular Decision Application Opens
All are now welcome to apply! Learn more: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/signature-programs/summer-accelerator/
Monday, January 30
- 4:00 PM IP Academy Closed Session
For Innovation Pathway teams only
- 5:00 PM Food Truck Competition & Dinner (IP Only)
Think you can run a successful food truck in Boomtown, the city where small business dreams come true? Put your prototyping, data analysis, and testing skills to the ultimate test as you try to maximize your revenue and stomp your competition into the metaphorical frozen yogurt. And if all that thinking about food has got you hungry, dig into the free dinner while you get a primer on prototyping. Please note that this event is part of the Innovation Pathway Academy and is open exclusively to IP teams.
Thursday, February 2
- 5:00 PM BU Entrepreneurial Womxn: How to Build Confidence & Create Success!
Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn powerful ways of building confidence to pursue what you care about, and create success. Please Note: Students and alumni must use their BU email address to register. Registrants who do not use a BU email will not be allowed in the event. This event is open only to women and underrepresented gender identities at BU.
Friday, February 3
- 10:00 AM Summer Accelerator Early Decision Interviews
- 2:00 PM Idea Generator Lab
If innovation and entrepreneurship are calling your name, but you just don't have any ideas for what you'd want to do – this workshop was made for you! You'll walk away with 1-2 potential ideas and a strong network of peers to help you bring them to life!
Wednesday, February 8
- 5:00 PM Innovation Pathway Speed Mentoring Event
Innovation Pathway teams are invited to the BUild Lab for a fun speed mentoring event with industry experts.
Thursday, February 9
- 12:00 PM Drop In: Innovation Pathway Pitch Practice
Innovation Pathway teams are welcome to drop by anytime between noon and 6pm to get feedback on their business pitch.
Saturday, February 11
- 9:00 AM IDEA Con 2023
Welcome to the largest collegiate innovation conference in New England. IDEA Con is perfect for you if you’re new to the innovation space, a seasoned founder, or somewhere in the middle. You’ll meet movers and shakers from schools across the Northeast, be inspired by fabulous speakers, and attend workshops that will help you build the skills you need to succeed – no matter your career goals.
Monday, February 13
- 11:55 PM Enlight Social Impact Incubator & Summer Internships Application Deadline
- New Venture Competition Application Deadline
Friday, February 24
Thursday, March 2
- 6:00 PM The Art of Networking with Jonathan Allen (BBJ's 40 Under 40 Honoree)
Learn the art of networking with Boston Business Journals's "40 Under 40" Honoree Jonathan Allen and enjoy a free dinner!
- The Art of Networking with Jonathan Allen (BBJ's 40 Under 40 Honoree)
Learn the art of networking with Boston Business Journals's "40 Under 40" Honoree Jonathan Allen and enjoy a free dinner!