The Summer Accelerator is a 10-week intensive program that guides BU students and Class of 2024 alumni as they build an early-stage venture. The program provides a stipend of up to $10,000 so that participants can work on their venture full-time while accessing mentorship, entrepreneurship education, and more.
From workshops twice a week to mentorship with leading innovators to the final presentation in front of a panel of investors and community members, you won’t believe how much you’ll learn in one summer.
The 2025 Summer Accelerator will run from June 2 through August 6.
Students who are currently in Innovate@BU’s Innovation Pathway or First-Year Innovation Fellowship programs are welcome to apply through January 23. Regular decision applications will open at that time.
During the early decision period, only teams that participate in the Innovation Pathway, or First-Year Innovation Fellowship are eligible to apply.
Are you:
Ready to commit to an advanced entrepreneurial program?
Excited to contribute to the BU innovation community and develop new skills?
Proactive, goal-oriented, and ready to join a cohort of highly motivated student founders?
…then Summer Accelerator is for You!
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