Events Calendar
All Topics (February 7 through February 25)
Friday, February 7
- 12:00 PM Innovate@BU Info Sessions
Want to join the Innovate@BU community but not sure where to start? Have an idea you want to turn into something real but need help? Join us at our Friday info sessions to be introduced to Innovate@BU programs, resources, and the BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center.
- 1:00 PM Innovation Pathway Orientation
The Innovation Pathway (IP) Orientation is a required opportunity for all students and teams who have applied to be on the IP to be introduced to the program and resources available as part of the IP.
- 4:40 PM Terriers Tell: Customer Interviews & Idea Validation
These 50-minute introductory sessions are perfect for BU students from all disciplines. Each week, attendees will be given short content to review ahead of time so our 50 minutes can be used for a topic overview and fireside chat with a student entrepreneur.
Monday, February 10
- 2:30 PM Launching a Project Workshop Series: Teams & Timelines
A workshop series to walk you through the key elements to successfully execute an action-oriented idea.
Tuesday, February 11
- 5:00 PM Unlocking the Black Box of Business: BU Doctoral Student & PostDoc Workshop Series
This week's topic: BU's policies and how they impact commercialization
Wednesday, February 12
- 5:30 PM Idea Open-mic Nights
Join us for idea open-mic nights to share and gain feedback on your own ideas, or share your knowledge and expertise to help fellow BU Terriers! T
Thursday, February 13
- 12:00 PM Office Hours: Amber Davis
Topics they can help you with: Can students “work” for their own startup/project, and if so, how much? What should you be doing to plan for getting a green card in the future? What to do when there are processing delays and problems with government agencies?
- 5:00 PM Pitch & Pizza for Tech Ideas (New Venture Competition)
Round 1 of the New Venture Competition. Join us to watch 60-second pitches or apply ahead of time for your chance to compete in this $18,000 competition!
Friday, February 14
- 12:00 PM Industry BYO Lunches: Health & Wellness
Once a month, Innovation Pathway teams in similar industries are invited to a brown-bag lunch to share insight, challenges, and collaboration opportunities with fellow teams.
- 2:00 PM Office Hours: Christian Ponce
Topics they can help you with: Go-to-market strategies Customer persona development Identifying a total addressable market Customer interviews
- 4:40 PM Terriers Tell: Idea Elevator Pitches
These 50-minute introductory sessions are perfect for BU students from all disciplines. Each week, attendees will be given short content to review ahead of time so our 50 minutes can be used for a topic overview and fireside chat with a student entrepreneur.
Saturday, February 15
- All Day Summer Accelerator Applications Open
Want to work on your early-stage idea full-time this summer? Apply to the Summer Accelerator!
- 9:00 AM IDEA Conference 2020: Embrace Your Impact
The annual IDEA Conference is a one-day event for college students and young alumni across New England to explore innovation and entrepreneurship of every kind. Whether it’s through technology, social impact, or arts and culture, we empower all students to embrace their passions and use them to create meaningful impact. From start to finish, attendees will be inspired by world-class innovators, engage with strategies and useful tools for developing new ideas, and connect with resources and people from across Boston University and beyond.
Tuesday, February 18
- 10:00 AM Office Hours: Jessica Muise
Topics they can help you with: How to develop your Visual Arts Business? Strategy & Operations for art-based start ups Art direction for your business
- Office Hours: Lou Brum, Event Coordinator
Expertise: Event planning and budgeting, logistics, and event/program customer experience
- 2:30 PM Launching a Project Workshop Series: Partnerships
A workshop series to walk you through the key elements to successfully execute an action-oriented idea.
Wednesday, February 19
- 2:00 PM Office Hours: Gerry Fine, Executive Director, Innovate@BU
Expertise: Tech development, marketing, finance and accounting, hiring/team building, and building a Board.
- 3:00 PM Office Hours: Marty Gomez
Topics they can help you with: Entity formation Intellectual property protection Raising Capital
Thursday, February 20
- 3:00 PM Office Hours: Marty Gomez
Topics they can help you with: Fundraising for your startup How to attract investors Strategic transactions
- 5:00 PM Pitch & Pizza for Social Impact Ideas (New Venture Competition)
Round 1 of the New Venture Competition. Join us to watch 60-second pitches or apply ahead of time for your chance to compete in this $18,000 competition!
- Startup Law Clinic Talks: Privacy Policies: Not Just a Pinky Promise
Friday, February 21
- 12:00 PM MassChallenge Info Session
Come learn more about the application and selection process for the largest accelerator on the planet--MassChallenge!
Monday, February 24
- 2:30 PM Launching a Project Workshop Series: Funding and Budgets
A workshop series to walk you through the key elements to successfully execute an action-oriented idea.
- 5:30 PM Startup Story: Breegi Scientific
Hosted by the Student Leadership Council, hear the story behind BU startup Breegi Scientific.
Tuesday, February 25
- 10:00 AM Office Hours: Lou Brum, Event Coordinator
Expertise: Event planning and budgeting, logistics, and event/program customer experience