All Topics (December 28 through February 10)

Monday, January 10

  • All Day Deadline: First Year Innovation Fellowship Application

    Are you bursting with new ideas that you want to turn into something real? Maybe you're curious and want to better understand a social problem? Incoming Terriers are invited to apply to Innovate@BU’s First-Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) program to pursue their passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. A small cohort of accepted students will be provided with seed money, coaching, and resources to transform their ideas into impact.

Wednesday, January 12

  • 10:00 AM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 101

    Are you interested in engaging in something entrepreneurial and creating impact? Do you have an idea and have been wondering how to take it forward? Or, have you been working on an idea but have not had formal training on best practices? In this 2-day immersive bootcamp (10am-5pm on both days), you will learn the process and important techniques to help you identify meaningful innovation opportunities, start building your venture (for-profit or non-profit), and optimize the success of your venture. This is offered as a remote program.

Thursday, January 13

  • 10:00 AM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 101

    Are you interested in engaging in something entrepreneurial and creating impact? Do you have an idea and have been wondering how to take it forward? Or, have you been working on an idea but have not had formal training on best practices? In this 2-day immersive bootcamp (10am-5pm on both days), you will learn the process and important techniques to help you identify meaningful innovation opportunities, start building your venture (for-profit or non-profit), and optimize the success of your venture. This is offered as a remote program.

Friday, January 14

  • 12:00 PM Info Session: New Venture Competition

    Learn about Innovate@BU's annual New Venture Competition and how you can compete for the $18,000 grand prize! Please note that this info session will be conducted virtually.

Tuesday, January 18

  • 1:30 PM Women & the BUild Lab: How to Tackle Imposter Syndrome

    This workshop is crafted for current and aspiring women entrepreneurs, to understand what imposter syndrome is, learn tools to tackle it, and come to a better understanding of yourself for your continued growth.

Friday, January 21

  • 1:00 PM Innovate@BU & BUild Lab Info Session

    Want to tap into the Innovate@BU community or learn innovation and entrepreneurship skills, but not sure where to start? Join us at an upcoming info session (with pizza lunch) to be introduced to Innovate@BU programs, resources, and the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center. Meet our staff and leave with the tools, information, and tips for making the most of Innovate@BU!

Tuesday, January 25

Wednesday, January 26

Friday, January 28

  • All Day BU Bazaar

    Bazaar is a celebration of diverse student creativity, innovation, + togetherness at a campus-wide, sale, thrift, and meet-up. Creative Projects can be hobbies, life hacks, art/design, performances, class projects, wearables, jewelry, upcycling, whatever!

  • 1:00 PM Innovate@BU & BUild Lab Info Session

    Find out how to use Innovate@BU and the BUild Lab's programs to launch new ideas, learn new skills, and create meaningful impact.

Monday, January 31

  • 2:00 PM Office Hours: Tom Samph

    Expertise: Market validation, Pitching, Content strategy, Hiring/team building, Business model development

Tuesday, February 1

  • All Day Spring Challenge Application Opens

    The Campus Hunger Challenge is a multi-stage competition brought to you by the BUild Lab and the YMCA of Greater Boston. We welcome innovative ideas from all fields of study and experience.

Wednesday, February 2

  • 12:00 PM Office Hours: Tom Samph

    Expertise: Market validation, Pitching, Content strategy, Hiring/team building, Business model development

Thursday, February 3

  • 2:00 PM Office Hours: Tom Samph

    Expertise: Market validation, Pitching, Content strategy, Hiring/team building, Business model development
  • 5:00 PM Innovation Pathway Orientation

    Learn about the Innovation Pathway, how to make the most of it, and meet fellow Terriers who are on the program or considering joining it!
  • 6:00 PM How to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Come learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset so you could pursue any opportunity that you care about with greater success!

Saturday, February 5

  • 10:00 AM Campus Hunger Challenge Kick-Off

    Innovate@BU has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Boston and other Boston-based leading organizations to host a challenge focused on addressing food insecurity for individuals aged 19-26. Come learn more about the spring challenge, network with peers, hear from community experts addressing food insecurity, and work on ideas!

Monday, February 7

  • 2:00 PM Office Hours: Tom Samph

    Expertise: Market validation, Pitching, Content strategy, Hiring/team building, Business model development
  • 5:00 PM Info session: Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant

    Do you have a great idea to make campus more sustainable? Want to play a role in campus climate action? The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant program is an opportunity for students to be part of a movement. With grant funding and resources offered by BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU, students are empowered to kick-start a project or develop an intervention that tackles the leading sustainability challenges facing Boston University.

Tuesday, February 8

Wednesday, February 9

Thursday, February 10