IDEA Con 2025 Tickets Now Available!
Tickets are now available for IDEA Con 2025—the universe’s largest cross-university student innovation conference taking place here at Boston University on October 25, from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. In just 5 days, over 600 people have already signed up. Registrants include students from all 17 of BU’s schools and colleges, as well as movers and shakers […]
Introducing the Fall 2025 Innovate@BU Student Ambassadors!
At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives, they’re experienced innovators who have been in your shoes. Our ambassadors can answer questions to help you get […]
Success at Innovators’ Night 2025: $80k in Prize Money, Student Awards, and a Visit from President Gilliam!
Last night, 500+ innovators from Boston University and beyond gathered at Innovator’s Night to connect, celebrate, and find out who won the 2025 New Venture Competition! The awards didn’t stop at the New Venture Competition, however. From Students Innovators of the Year, to incredible mentors, to the cohorts of Innovate@BU’s selective summer programs, entrepreneurs from […]
BU School of Hospitality’s Two Innovation Competitions with $62.5K in Total Prizes
The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) has announced the details for two exciting, annual competitions that showcase the intersection of hospitality, innovation, and student wellbeing. With a combined prize pool of $62,500, these competitions offer BU students and recent graduates the opportunity to transform their innovative ideas into reality. The $50K Hospitality Innovation […]
NEW: Social Impact Lab: Equity in Public Health
Social Impact Lab: Equity in Public Health is a 2-day, retreat-style experience that will give you the opportunity to dive deep into the issue of equitable access to modes of public health across town lines. Perfect for graduate students or anyone serious about applying entrepreneurial skills to solve a social issue, you’ll collaborate with peers […]
Application Open for Unpaid Start-up Internship Funds
The Hewitt Pathfinder Start-up Internship Fund will provide three (3) $8,000 stipends to support U.S.-based summer internships offered to BU undergraduates.
Do you have the best idea of the semester?
From class projects to new ventures, apply for a chance to win the spring Idea Cup!
Impact Film Competition Is Back!
Innovate@BU competition asks students to create 90-second films about people and ideas that make impact.