Innovation Pathway

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The Innovation Pathway gives BU students and Class of 2024 alumni mentorship and funding to take their ventures to the next level. Open to all schools, majors, and education levels, participants progress through milestones at their own pace, unlocking resources and opportunities along the way.

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Meet Popple

Popple is a new kind of social media and events platform that is being developed in the Innovation Pathway.

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Innovation Pathway by the Numbers

Active Teams

200 +

BU Student Founders

300 +

BU Schools & Colleges Represented

17
of
17

Women Founders

49 %

Events & Deadlines

Innovation Pathway Advancement Ceremony

Day: Tuesday Oct 1st Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Investment Panel 2

Day: Thursday Oct 10th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Application Interview

Day: Tuesday Oct 22nd Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Application Interview

Day: Friday Oct 25th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Investment Panel

Day: Thursday Oct 31st Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Application Interview

Day: Tuesday Nov 19th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Investment Panel

Day: Wednesday Nov 20th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway Application Interview

Day: Friday Nov 22nd Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Innovation Pathway in the News

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Questrom Student Creates Stuffed Animals and Books to Teach Kids about Sustainability

Idori founder Noah Sorin (Questrom’24) is participating in the MassChallenge 2023 US Early Stage Accelerator Program Related posts: Noah Sorin Recognized In Poets & Quants Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2022 Summer Accelerator Team Demos Book Prototype 15 Student Teams Are Launching Sustainability Projects with the Help of Innovation Seed Grants 7 New Student […]

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Not What You Were Looking For?

The Innovation Pathway supports ventures with sustainable business models, such as startups or nonprofit organizations. If you’re seeking support for a one-off or short-term project, please consider applying to Project Action instead.

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