IDEA Con, Boston’s Premier Student Entrepreneurship Conference, Continues to Grow
The George Sherman Union buzzed with entrepreneurial energy on October 25 as 540 attendees, representing over 40 schools across the Northeast, gathered for the eighth annual IDEA Con, presented by Innovate@BU. This year’s conference, the largest in its history, brought together student innovators who are tackling everything from sustainability in fashion to accessibility in education. […]
Finding Sustainable Pet Food Solutions with Sophie Letcher
We’re thrilled to announce Sophie Letcher as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Sophie Growing up in Montague, MA, she earned her B.A. in Neuroscience from Kenyon College before working as a technical research assistant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her […]
Blending Thrifting and Curated Vintage with Ryan Wright and Dylan Beaudry
We’re thrilled to announce Ryan Wright & Dylan Beaudry as featured speakers at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Ryan & Dylan Ryan and Dylan are Boston-based entrepreneurs studying at Northeastern University, where they joined the Northeastern Startup Founders Program, a competitive initiative supporting student-led […]
Advocating for Food Access and Sustainability with Andrea Catania
We’re thrilled to announce Andrea Catania as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Andrea Andrea is a passionate food justice advocate and culinary creative, dedicated to building food systems that are truly equitable for both people and the planet. Born and […]
Supporting (and Making) Social Impact with Nevaeh Calliste
We’re thrilled to announce Nevaeh Calliste as an emcee at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Nevaeh Through her work with the Enlight Fellowship, Nevaeh supports student founders building social impact ventures, helps foster connections with local organizations, and co-leads Social Impact Fridays at Innovate@BU. […]
Making an Impact with Creativity and Analysis with Treshan Nilaweera
We’re thrilled to announce Treshan Nilaweera as an emcee at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Treshan Currently a senior at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, Treshan studies Operations and Technology Management, aiming to merge his analytical mindset with his creative impulses to make […]
Meet the First-Year Innovation Fellowship Fall 2025 Cohort!
The newest Fall 2025 cohort of students in the First-Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) has arrived! FYIF is a semester-long program at Innovate@BU that empowers Boston University first-years to explore innovation and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects, mentorship, and community-building. Applications for Spring 2026 will open later this semester. To be notified when applications open, sign up […]
Working at the Intersection of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact with Jetrin Orenberg
We’re thrilled to announce Jetrin Orenberg as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Jetrin Jetrin is the founder of Comprehension Clicker, a passionate innovator, and a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he’s pursuing a double major in Electrical […]
Student Founder, Jason Wexler (COM’25, Questrom’25), to Speak at 2025 Boston University Commencement
Jason Wexler is the founder of My University Connect, a student marketplace enabling college students to resell gently used items like textbooks and lab coats, and Solstis, an educational platform providing practical first aid training and resources that empowers campers, travelers, and hikers to confidently handle emergencies in outdoor settings.
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 […]