Innovate@BU

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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.

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Daniel Wijaya (CAS’25) Bridges Tech Skills and Community Service in Enlight Fellowship Program

Daniel Wijaya (CAS'25) never expected a newsletter buried three swipes down in his email would reshape his approach to entrepreneurship. The computer science and economics double major with a business administration minor had exposure to entrepreneurship through his brother's ventures, but uncertainty about the risks kept him on the sidelines. "Before the Enlight Fellowship program, […]

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I&E Minor Class of 2025 Group Photo

Celebrating the Largest I&E Minor Graduates in BU History: Class of 2025!

The Innovate@BU community gathered last week to celebrate the graduating class of 2025 from the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor program. The ceremony, held on May 15, brought together students, faculty, family members, and alumni to honor the accomplishments of these future innovators. The event featured heartfelt speeches from graduating students who reflected on how the […]

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Hannah Martin Smiling

Enlight Fellowship Opens Doors for Political Science Major Hannah Martin

When Hannah Martin (CAS'25) first stumbled upon the Enlight Fellowship application, she had little knowledge of entrepreneurship or innovation. A political science and English major with pre-law aspirations, Hannah viewed social impact primarily through a policy lens. Yet that random online discovery would change not only her summer plans but her entire career trajectory. "My […]

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Communiti Team

Communiti Connects Students to Campus Life Through Innovative Platform

Finding your community on a college campus can be challenging. With hundreds of clubs, events, and activities scattered across multiple platforms, many students struggle to discover opportunities that align with their interests. This is the problem that Communiti, founded by Uzochi Nzerem (MET'26), Ananya Agarwal (CAS'25), Eugene Jung (CAS'26), Venessa Maduka (ENG'26), and Jacky Lin […]

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Technotonin Industries LLC Accepted into VentureWell’s E-Team Program!

Technotonin Industries LLC was recently accepted into VentureWell’s E-Team Program! Founded by Arav Tyagi (ENG’27) and Antonio Marzoratti, Technotonin transforms standard manual wheelchairs into motorized ones in just three seconds with their Portable Affordable Wheelchair Enhancer (PAWE). Despite limited engineering experience, the duo developed their solution through self-education and extensive customer research, creating a device with […]

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