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There's more than one way to be an innovator. Find what's right for you.

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Innovate@BU's Experts-in-Residence, three current founders and incredible entrepreneurs, are also available for one-on-one help. You can learn more about them and what they can help you with here.

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Upcoming Events

First-Year Innovation Fellowship Info Session - SPRING 2026

Day: Wednesday Nov 19th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215

Alumni Disruption Series | Fireside Chat Feat. Daisha Roberts (MSW '22)

Day: Thursday Nov 20th Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215

Cross University Student Mixer (CUSI)

Day: Thursday Dec 4th Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Howard Thurman Center 808 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

News & Stories

New BU Hub Class Teaches Students How to Navigate the US Healthcare System

Healthcare Literacy 101, a collaboration between former classmates and Student Health Services Related posts: Communiti Connects Students to Campus Life Through Innovative Platform Innovate@BU Awards $15,000 to Students Who Came Up with Ways to Help Boston Face Climate Change Fostering Changemakers: BU’s Enlight Program Equips Students for Social Impact “Astra Wellbeing” Meets State Rep John […]

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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. […]

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Sophie Letcher IDEA Con 2025 Ignite Speaker

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 […]

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Ryan Wright and Dylan Beaudry IDEA Con 2025 Ignite Speakers

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 […]

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Andrea Catania IDEA Con 2025 Ignite Speaker

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 […]

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