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.
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 […]
Introducing the New Cozy Corner at Innovate@BU! Need a place to relax, work, or immerse yourself in a good book? Check out our new cozy corner at Innovate@BU! This inviting space is stocked with excellent innovation and entrepreneurship books and comes complete with comfy beanbags for the ultimate chill experience. Whether you're brainstorming your next […]
Who is Jacob Nyamu? Jacob Nyamu is the founder of Kipekee, an organization dedicated to supporting adults with autism. Kipekee was selected into the Fast Track cohort at Babson College's Arthur M. Blank Center, enabling its community to grow to over 180 members. The program has helped Jacob and his team run bi-weekly support group […]