Innovate@BU empowers all Boston University students, regardless of their major, to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to turn their ideas into impactful solutions.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, we offer resources, mentorship, and a supportive community to help you transform challenges into opportunities and shape the future you envision.
Big or small, every idea has potential. Explore all the ways in which you can innovate at BU.
Hear what real BU students say about their experience participating in our programs.
The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants, led by Innovate@BU in collaboration with BU Sustainability, serve as a catalyst for students who are passionate about developing sustainability projects with potential impacts for Boston University and beyond. Awardees: BU Closet is tackling the environmental impact of textile waste and the fast fashion industry's unsustainable practices. By organizing free […]
The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) has announced the details for two exciting, annual competitions that showcase the intersection of hospitality, innovation, and student wellbeing. With a combined prize pool of $62,500, these competitions offer BU students and recent graduates the opportunity to transform their innovative ideas into reality. The $50K Hospitality Innovation […]
This year, Innovate@BU is honored to welcome three Entrepreneurs in Residence who are ready to share their expertise with the BU community. From social impact, to tech, to business, these experts come from a variety of professional backgrounds and play an integral role in the mentorship and guidance available to students right here in the […]
From winning the OnCampus Hult Prize at BU to their arrival in Portugal to compete at the global level, Prianna Sharan and Remi Chester of Popple found startup success through the Hult Prize Competition, and they're encouraging innovators like you to sign up for this year's competition. Prianna and Remi are the co-founders of Popple, […]
Vizit, the pioneering leader in Visual AI software for global brands and retailers, today announced a $25 million Series B round led by Industry Ventures to accelerate Vizit’s mission to use Visual AI to completely transform how brands connect with their audiences all over the world using visual content.
Welcoming the New FYIF Cohort The First Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) program offers early stage innovators at BU a unique opportunity to explore, innovate, and form meaningful connections . This year, we are thrilled to welcome 39 first-year students to the FYIF cohort to embark on this 9-month journey with Innovate@BU. More than 40% of […]
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At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we've introduced our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives—they're experienced innovators who have been in your shoes. Here’s how they can help you: Answer Questions: Get insights into Innovate@BU’s […]