Welcoming the New First-Year Innovation Fellowship Cohort!
Welcoming the New FYIF Cohort The First Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) program offers early stage innovators at BU a unique opportunity to explore, innovate, and form meaningful connections . This year, we are thrilled to welcome 39 first-year students to the FYIF cohort to embark on this 9-month journey with Innovate@BU. More than 40% of […]
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Applications Are Open for the 2024 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Program
Are you a current Boston University student eager to combat climate change and create a meaningful impact on campus and beyond? With our friends at BU Sustainability, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Program! This is a unique opportunity to get $500 to transform your […]
Welcoming 13 New Teams to the Innovation Pathway!
This month, student innovators present their solutions to various challenges, from empowering international students to enhancing the rental experience and improving small business operations.
Innovation in the Arts: Megan Kwan’s First-Year Innovation Fellowship Journey
When Megan Kwan (CFA’27) first arrived on BU’s campus, she had never heard of the First-Year Innovation Fellowship. Today, Megan is the founder of her own startup that reduces art material waste. You may be left wondering: what’s the secret to Megan’s startup success? According to Megan, the key was saying yes to every opportunity […]
From First-Year Fellowship to Financial Literacy: Meet Richard Casimir QST(‘27)
As a Freshman, Richard Casimir (QST ‘27), knew he wanted to make an impact on the BU community but didn’t know where to begin. Originally from Port Au Prince Haiti, Richard was looking for ways to meet like minded peers on campus who shared his interest in entrepreneurship and social impact, and ultimately joined the […]
New Venture Competition Awards $72,000 in Prizes to Boston University Entrepreneurs
From revolutionizing dental care and eliminating avoidable vision loss to providing innovative data solutions for businesses and high-protein vegan snacks, the winning ventures at Boston University’s annual New Venture Competition (NVC) showcased the incredible potential of BU’s entrepreneurial community. The competition, which has supported hundreds of student-led teams for more than 20 years, awarded a […]
Announcing the 2024 Enlight Fellows and Increased Funding
Now, more than ever, our world needs social impact-driven leaders across all disciplines to solve some of the world’s largest problems. We at Innovate@BU, with the generous support of the Enlight Foundation, are committed to empowering these future leaders and equipping them with the skills they need to make real change.
Meet the 2024 Summer Accelerator Cohort!
Ten early-stage ventures have been selected to participate in Innovate@BU’s Summer Accelerator program! This 10-week intensive program helps students build their ventures through mentorship, entrepreneurial education, and more. Looking to support student innovators with your skills and gain experience at one of these amazing new ventures? Join the Innovate@BU Talent Network, where our student innovators can reach […]
Ten Student Teams Will Battle for $72,000 at Innovator’s Night on April 25
Stakes are high for the 10 student teams who’ve advanced to the final round of Boston University’s New Venture Competition! Chosen from a pool of nearly 150 applications, they’ll compete for $72,000 in prizes. Find out who will win at Innovator’s Night, our biggest party of the year, on April 25! 🎉 Did You Know? […]