Patricia Porekuu on Empowering Ghanaian Women with Financial Literacy
Sign up for notifications about the Enlight Fellowship Summer 2026! Patricia Porekuu is a seasoned development practitioner from Ghana with over 15 years of experience in HIV, TB, and malaria programs, and she has spent her career educating and supporting underserved communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. When she arrived at Boston University’s School of Public […]
Riya Sandler Starts Conversations About Cord Blood Donations with her Enlight Fellowship Venture
Sign up for notifications about the Enlight Fellowship Summer 2026! Riya Sandler (Sargent’27) spent her summer splitting her time between the labor and delivery floor of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the innovation lab at Innovate@BU. Through the Enlight Fellowship, she combined her clinical interests with her entrepreneurial drive to launch a new venture aimed […]
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 […]
Announcing the 2025 Summer Accelerator Cohort of Student Ventures!
From smart soil testing to reinventing umbrellas, the 2025 cohort tackles real-world challenges with innovative solutions Boston University’s Innovate@BU Summer Accelerator program kicks off this summer with a lineup of student-led ventures poised to make a significant impact across various industries. The 10-week intensive program provides participating teams with $10,000 in funding, dedicated mentorship, and […]
Meet the Finalists of the 2025 New Venture Competition!
Innovate@BU is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 $80K New Venture Competition. After a competitive selection process, ten student-led ventures have advanced to the final round where they will pitch for their share of $80,000 in non-dilutive funding. The competition features two distinct tracks: The General Track showcases ventures with innovative business models […]
Introducing the Semi-Finalists of the 2025 New Venture Competition!
Boston University’s $80K New Venture Competition has selected its semi-finalists for 2025, advancing one step closer to determining which student-led ventures will share in this year’s substantial prize pool. The annual competition, organized by Innovate@BU, provides BU students and recent alumni with a platform to showcase their entrepreneurial concepts while competing for funding that can […]
Changing the Environmental Narrative with BU Alum Ethan Brown and the Sweaty Penguin
When Ethan Brown (COM/CAS’21) first encountered the idea of climate change in middle school, he found himself paralyzed by the scale of the problem. “I found it really scary and really overwhelming to the point where I wasn’t even interested in it,” Ethan recalls. During his time at Boston University, he discovered something that would […]
New Venture Competition 2025 Tips and Guide For Social Impact Track Applicants
From articulating your problem statement to showcasing your team’s capabilities, this comprehensive guide breaks down each section of the Social Impact track of the New Venture Competition application with concrete examples and actionable tips.
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.
Introducing the 2024-25 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Award Winners
The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants, led by Innovate@BU in collaboration with BU Sustainability, serve as a catalyst for students who are passionate about developing sustainability projects with potential impacts for Boston University and beyond. Awardees: BU Closet is tackling the environmental impact of textile waste and the fast fashion industry’s unsustainable practices. By organizing free […]