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The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor Class of 2026
On May 14, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor Class of 2026 — the largest cohort in the program's history — gathered in the Questrom auditorium to celebrate the close of four years of building, questioning, and iterating. With 280 students having declared the minor, the program continues its run as Boston University's second most popular […]
Student-led Production, “Reflections of Us”, Earns Recognition after Innovate@BU Grant
 When Declan Nerney (COM'25) handed Sanna Lexhed (COM'26) a 15-page script in late 2023, neither could have predicted it would carry them across five international festivals, into a sold-out screening at the Howard Thurman Center, and onto the radar of audiences from Boston to Stockholm. Reflections of Us, a short film about a young […]
Out of 18,000+ Teams, BU Startup LET Advances to the Top 80 of the Global Hult Prize
More than 25 million pounds of tennis strings end up in landfills and incinerators every year. A Boston University venture called LET is betting it can turn that waste stream into something the apparel industry actually wants — and the judges at one of the world's largest student startup competitions are paying attention. Last week, […]
BU Entrepreneurs Shine at BU’s 2026 Innovators’ Night, Which Drew Hundreds of Spectators
Ten student and alum teams pitched ventures across technology, healthcare, and social impact, competing for $80K in prize money Related posts: 2026 Innovators’ Night Recap: Magnesis Robotics and Farms for Thought Win Top Prizes Success at Innovators’ Night 2025: $80k in Prize Money, Student Awards, and a Visit from President Gilliam! New Venture Competition Winners & […]
2026 Innovators’ Night Recap: Magnesis Robotics and Farms for Thought Win Top Prizes
Innovate@BU awarded $86,000 across the New Venture Competition and community awards on April 15 at George Sherman Union.
Meet the Cohort: Summer Accelerator 2026
The 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 comprehensive resources to transform their ideas into viable businesses. This year’s cohort represents the diversity of innovation […]
BU Student Innovators Are Reimagining How We Eat, Dress, Work, and Even Treat One Symptom of Brain Disorders
Campus spaces, programs, and contests across Boston University help students turn their big ideas into reality