Innovate@BU Awards $15,000 to Students Who Came Up with Ways to Help Boston Face Climate Change
Climate Innovation Challenge Finale also gave applicants coaching, professional development, and networking opportunities with Boston-area nonprofits.
Heatwise EcoEquity Initiative, led by Megan Ryder (SPH’25) wins Climate Innovation Challenge
Boston University’s Climate Innovation Challenge concluded yesterday at the Kilachand Honors College, unveiling innovators poised to make significant strides in climate resilience. Presented by Innovate@BU, The BU Climate Innovation Challenge invited current BU students and Class of 2023 alumni to submit big ideas for how the City of Boston could address climate change and hosted […]
Meet the BU Climate Innovation Challenge Finalists at the Grand Finale!
We are thrilled to announce our four BU Climate Innovation Challenge finalists! Hear their pitch to an illustrious panel of experts (below) and find out who wins by joining us at the grand finale event on March 7! Finalists Idori Idori is addressing the critical need for early sustainability education through an innovative combination of […]
Announcing the BU Climate Innovation Challenge Semi Finalists!
We are thrilled to announce the semi-finalists for the BU Climate Innovation Challenge! Hear the finalists’ pitches and find out who wins by joining us at the finale event on March 7! 4RtistsBoston 4RtistsBoston aims to reduce waste and improve access to art supplies by collecting donated materials from the Boston area and distributing them […]
Cheat Sheet for the Climate Innovation Challenge Application!
Your idea for the BU Climate Innovation Challenge is great! You know it is. But how can you know exactly how your answers will be evaluated? What are they looking for? Here is a list of the actual questions on the application and a breakdown of what the judges will be looking for. 1. What […]
Announcing the Climate Innovation Challenge
In Boston, the effects of climate change are more than hypotheticals; they’re our daily reality. The City of Boston’s Climate Action reports detail the threats we face, including rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and frequent extreme weather events—all disproportionately impacting our most vulnerable communities. Yet, there is hope. Young people across the country are rising […]
Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability Recognize Terriers Addressing the Climate Crisis
Sustainability Seed Grants will fund ideas ranging from textbook lending to eliminating dental supply waste
Meet the BU Refugee Challenge Finalists at the Grand Finale!
Introducing our finalists: Asylum Program @ BHCHP, DREAM Venture Labs, Community Connection Through Cooking, and EnterCambio!
Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the BU Refugee Challenge
We are thrilled to announce the ten semi-finalists for this year’s BU Refugee Challenge, an initiative to empower current BU students and recent graduates to develop innovative solutions for refugees and migrants in the Greater Boston area.
Announcing the $10k BU Refugee Challenge
Applications for the BU Refugee Challenge must be submitted by March 25 at 11:59 pm. All current BU students and class of 2022 alumni are eligible to apply!