The Innovator of the Year nomination period has been extended to Friday, November 14. Nominate your colleague today!
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BU Innovator of the Year! Do you know a BU researcher whose discoveries are impacting the world for the better? Is there somebody leading your field to new horizons and meeting unmet needs? We want to hear from you!
The Innovator of the Year Award, presented annually by BU Technology Development, recognizes an outstanding faculty member who has translated world-class research into an invention or innovation that benefits humankind. Past winners include:
- Darrell Kotton, for his cutting-edge work in pioneering lung disease treatments with stem cell technology and accelerating scientific discovery with open-access resources;
- Thomas Bifano, for his pioneering devices to advance astronomy, microscopy, and eye exams; and
- Xin Zhang, for her translational research on use of metamaterials in MRI, acoustic technologies.
If you know somebody who should join these august ranks, click the link below and let us know today! We invite faculty, staff, and students to submit nominations by Friday, November 14. Self-nominations are welcome. Eligible faculty have translated peer-recognized research into products or services of significant value to society, with great potential for practical use, and covered by BU intellectual property protections.
Check out our Innovator of the Year page for full eligibility requirements, guidelines, past winners and more history of the award. Thank you in advance for your assistance in championing the outstanding, innovative work of your colleagues around the University.