Technotonin Industries LLC Accepted into VentureWell’s E-Team Program!
Technotonin Industries LLC was recently accepted into VentureWell’s E-Team Program! Founded by Arav Tyagi (ENG’27) and Antonio Marzoratti, Technotonin transforms standard manual wheelchairs into motorized ones in just three seconds with their Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancer (PAWE). Despite limited engineering experience, the duo developed their solution through self-education and extensive customer research, creating a device with […]
Orobor is Recycling Tennis String into a Stylish Solution
When Jakob Esterowitz (ENG’27) noticed his clothing manufacturer overseas was reluctant to disclose where materials came from, he began investigating on his own. What he discovered was startling: 10% of global carbon emissions come from polyester clothing production, and more than 24 million pounds of polyester tennis strings end up in landfills annually—where they remain […]
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 […]
Mobility Made Easy: The Story of Technotonin
What started in a Massachusetts garage with two high school friends has grown into a promising startup. Arav Tyagi (ENG’27) and his co-founder Antonio Marzoratti are revolutionizing mobility solutions for wheelchair users through their company Technotonin, which provides Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancers (PAWE) that motorize standard wheelchairs in seconds. Their inspiration came from observing the […]
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 […]
Could This Be the Next SNL? BU Student’s Wicked Smaht Comedy Troupe Performs This Weekend
Bella Ramirez (COM’25, CAS’25) founded the intercollegiate sketch comedy group that gives back to charity. Bella is a member of the Innovation Pathway.
A Family Recipe Turns into a Successful Vegan-Friendly Snack Company
Parth Mutha (MET’24) faced the challenge of finding satisfying, protein-rich snacks as a vegetarian and competitive tennis player. His solution, PROMUNCH, a soybean-based snack, now available on Amazon, has seen significant growth since the pandemic.
5-Year Reflection After the Innovate@BU Summer Accelerator with Dielle Lundberg of Make Fashion Clean (MFC)
Can you briefly introduce yourself and describe Make Fashion Clean (MFC)? My name is Dielle Lundberg, and my pronouns are she/her or ze/hir. I participated in the Innovate@BU Summer Accelerator in 2018 while I was a student at the School of Public Health, so it’s been a little more than 5 years since I finished. […]
Questrom Student Creates Stuffed Animals and Books to Teach Kids about Sustainability
Idori founder Noah Sorin (Questrom’24) is participating in the MassChallenge 2023 US Early Stage Accelerator Program
Meet the 2023 Summer Accelerator Cohort!
We are delighted to announce the start of this year’s Innovate@BU Summer Accelerator program! We are once again privileged to host an array of exceptional teams, each actively contributing to pioneering advances in their respective industries. AgriStay: AgriStay, a for-profit organization, is revolutionizing the hospitality and travel industry with its unique focus on agro-tourism and […]