Spring Innovation Seed Grants Support 5 CFA Student Projects
From theater performances to interactive arts programs at Boston Medical Center, a second round of seed grants supports BU art students.
Ricardo Villarreal (ENG’20) & Coco College: Redefining the Student Marketplace
From a beta website to a fully operational mobile app, Coco College helps students buy and sell used goods without the fear of dangerous or fraudulent transactions.
Saeid Gholami (Questrom’20), Empowering Patients with iCareBetter
By combining his healthcare expertise and MBA, Saeid Gholami is aiming to empower patients with his startup and platform iCareBetter.
Amy Cohen (COM’18), On the Road to a Sustainable Music Career
Amy Cohen (COM’18) is taking the entrepreneurial steps to “create a sustainable career out of music as an artist or songwriter”.
Jennifer Miller (COM’17) Builds a Fairer Ticket Marketplace
Jennifer Miller (COM’17) is turning her thesis project into a new venture, with the help of LA resources.
#TerrierMade: M&J Brandvox, Alumni-duo Aims to Reinvigorate Brands
Despite different journeys into the industry–business school for John and a medical track for Mike–the two alumni are combining their marketing and filmmaking experience to launch M&J Brandvox.
Dorm Room Startup: Ameera Hammouda (QST’18) Jewelry
Ameera Hammouda’s (Questrom’18) started with a dormroom studio. Now, she’s selling out her handcrafted jewelry at pop-up markets.
Kruti Kanojia (Questrom’20), A New Solution for Video Game Addiction
After watching video game addictions impact those around her, Kruti Kanojia (Questrom’20) sets out to create a modern and effective therapy.
Seed Grants Help Fine Arts Students Launch and Scale Ideas
During the fall 2018 semester, Innovate@BU partnered with the College of Fine Arts to provide seed grants to students working on creative ideas, ventures, and projects.
Josephine Amusa (CAS’18) – Storytelling from Spain to Post-Grad Life
Josephine Amusa (CAS’18) started her blog, Black Girl Navigates, as a response to the vulnerability she felt while studying abroad in Spain. Now, Josephine is preparing to reboot the blog to speak to young adults just starting out in their careers.