Events Calendar
All Topics (November 28 through January 31)
Tuesday, December 6
- 12:00 PM Innovation Pathway Orientation
The Innovation Pathway (IP) Orientation is a required opportunity for all students and teams who are beginning the program. During orientation, you'll learn about the program and its resources, and meet the staff here to help you along the way!
Wednesday, December 14
- 12:00 PM Innovation Pathway Lunch and Advancement Ceremony
Join us to celebrate the Innovation Pathway teams who have recently joined or advanced on the Innovation Pathway! Here's the agenda: 12:00 -- lunch will be served in the main space of the BUild Lab 12:15 -- the Program Director for Business Ventures will welcome everyone and introduce the teams who have recently advanced on the pathway; each team will get to pin a poster of their team on the wall 12:30 onward -- enjoy lunch! We look forward to seeing you at the BUild Lab!
Monday, January 23
- 12:00 PM Start Here: How to Use the BUild Lab to Launch Your Idea
Yes, you’ll learn about all the great resources you can use to launch and support your ideas, but this isn’t another boring info session! You’ll also take part in fun, low-stakes activities, meet new friends, and hear from other students about their journeys to becoming an entrepreneur. Come grab a slice and build a brighter future with us.
Thursday, January 26
- 12:00 PM New Venture Competition Info Session
Learn about Innovate@BU's annual New Venture Competition where students and recent alumni can compete for $72,000 in cash prizes!
- 5:00 PM Innovation Night with Pitch & Pizza!
Join us for a high-energy event where you'll jam to music, hear inspiring pitches, and enjoy some free pizza! Who will take home the trophy, $100, and the bragging rights??
Friday, January 27
- 12:00 PM Drop In to get Help with your New Venture Competition Application
If you're considering applying to the New Venture Competition, stop by to talk with our staff about how to make your application the best it can be! No RSVP needed.
- 11:55 PM Summer Accelerator Early Decision Deadline
Only teams that participate in the Innovation Pathway, Idea Incubator, or First-Year Innovation Fellowship are eligible to apply during the early decision period. Learn more: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/signature-programs/summer-accelerator/
Saturday, January 28
- 12:00 AM Summer Accelerator Regular Decision Application Opens
All are now welcome to apply! Learn more: https://www.bu.edu/innovate/signature-programs/summer-accelerator/
Monday, January 30
- 4:00 PM IP Academy Closed Session
For Innovation Pathway teams only
- 5:00 PM Food Truck Competition & Dinner (IP Only)
Think you can run a successful food truck in Boomtown, the city where small business dreams come true? Put your prototyping, data analysis, and testing skills to the ultimate test as you try to maximize your revenue and stomp your competition into the metaphorical frozen yogurt. And if all that thinking about food has got you hungry, dig into the free dinner while you get a primer on prototyping. Please note that this event is part of the Innovation Pathway Academy and is open exclusively to IP teams.