Boston Tech Resources
The complete guide to Boston & Cambridge's tech ecosystem for BU students. Accelerators, incubators, meetups, conferences, coworking spaces, and VCs.
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Innovate@BU
BU's central hub for entrepreneurship, offering programs, mentorship, and funding for student ventures.
- $10K accelerator program funding
- Innovation Pathway with staged funding
- Free workshops & events
BUild Lab (IDG Capital Student Innovation Center)
Physical workspace and innovation center for BU students and alumni to collaborate and build ventures.
- Free workspace for students
- Prototyping equipment
- Meeting rooms
BU Entrepreneurs Club (E-Club)
Student-run organization connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with resources, speakers, and a community.
- Weekly meetings & speakers
- Startup pitch competitions
- Networking with founders
Questrom Innovation@Questrom
Questrom's action-learning programs including the Social Impact Practicum and venture development.
- MBA & undergrad programs
- Real client projects
- Social venture development
BU Spark!
Technology innovation fellowship program connecting students with real-world tech projects.
- Paid tech fellowships
- Work on real projects
- Partner with companies & nonprofits
Boston & Cambridge Ecosystem
The greater Boston tech ecosystem at your fingertipsMassChallenge
The most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. Zero-equity, global network, $2B+ raised by alumni.
- Zero equity taken
- 4-month program
- 2,344+ startups accelerated
Techstars Boston
World-renowned accelerator offering $20K funding, mentorship, and access to global network.
- $20K funding for 6% equity
- 3-month intensive program
- Access to 10,000+ mentors
Greentown Labs
Largest climate tech incubator in North America, focused on solving environmental challenges.
- Lab & office space
- Climate tech focus
- Corporate partnerships
LabCentral
Premier biotech incubator in Kendall Square with 225,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art labs.
- 125+ biotech startups
- 1,000+ scientists
- Fully equipped wet labs
The Engine
MIT-backed accelerator for "tough tech" startups requiring long development cycles.
- Patient capital model
- Deep tech focus
- MIT connection
Founder Institute Boston
World's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, turning ideas into fundable startups.
- Pre-seed stage focus
- 4-month program
- Structured curriculum
Cybersecurity Factory
Specialized accelerator for cybersecurity startups with technical mentorship.
- Cybersecurity focus
- Technical mentorship
- Industry connections
Cogo Labs
Boston incubator building and scaling capital-efficient companies with data-driven approach.
- Data-driven building
- In-house resources
- Proven playbook
CIC Cambridge (Cambridge Innovation Center)
The original innovation hub in Kendall Square, home to 1,000+ companies. Where Google and HubSpot started.
- 1,000+ member companies
- Next to MIT
- Venture Cafe networking
CIC Boston
Downtown Boston location with flexible workspace and startup community.
- Downtown location
- Community events
- Mentorship programs
WeWork Boston
Flexible coworking with multiple Boston locations including Seaport, Back Bay, and Downtown.
- Flexible memberships
- Premium amenities
- Community events
Impact Hub Boston
Community-focused coworking for social entrepreneurs and changemakers.
- Social impact focus
- Mission-driven community
- Events & programming
Industry Lab
Creative coworking in a historic brick building for artists, engineers, scientists, and designers.
- 20,000 sq ft space
- Creative community
- Maker-friendly
Boston New Technology (BNT)
Boston's largest tech/startup community with 45K+ members. Startup showcases and networking.
- 45,000+ members
- Startup demo nights
- Monthly events
Boston Generative AI Meetup
AI professionals, executives, and researchers discussing generative AI trends and applications.
- AI/ML focus
- Expert speakers
- 1+ hour networking
Tech in Motion: Boston
Connecting tech professionals to ideas, opportunities, and each other for 10+ years.
- Career-focused networking
- Tech news & trends
- Job matching
Venture Cafe Cambridge
Free weekly gathering connecting innovators at CIC Cambridge every Thursday.
- Every Thursday 3-8pm
- Free food & drinks
- Founder office hours
MTLC (Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council)
Premier tech industry association with curated events and leadership networking.
- Industry leaders
- Executive networking
- Policy & advocacy
Startup Boston Week
New England's largest startup event. 5 days, 100+ sessions, 300+ speakers. Free to attend.
- FREE admission
- 100+ sessions
- 300+ speakers
Techstars Startup Weekend Boston
Turn an idea into a startup in 54 hours. Pitch, form teams, build, and present.
- 54-hour hackathon
- Team formation
- Mentor access
Boston Globe Tech Innovation Summit
Annual summit bringing together Boston's top tech leaders across AI, Climate, Health, and Fintech.
- Industry leaders
- Startup pitch competition
- Startup World Cup qualifier
Fintech Sandbox Innovation Forum
Startups and regulators discussing fintech innovation at the Federal Reserve Bank.
- Regulator access
- Live demos
- Investor scouting
MIT AI Conference
Analyzing AI trends, developments, and implications for the future of work and intelligence.
- World-class AI researchers
- MIT campus
- Academic + industry
HUBweek
Boston's festival for the future, celebrating innovation in art, science, and technology.
- Multi-day festival
- Art + science + tech
- Interactive exhibits
General Catalyst
Major Boston VC backing companies like Stripe, Airbnb, and HubSpot.
- Multi-stage investments
- Global portfolio
- Strong Boston presence
Pillar VC
Boston-focused VC with $175M fund specifically boosting the local tech ecosystem.
- $175M Fund IV (2025)
- Boston-focused
- Seed to Series A
Underscore VC
Community-driven VC firm investing in early-stage Boston startups.
- Early-stage focus
- Core community model
- Hands-on support
Flybridge
Early-stage VC firm with deep Boston roots backing ambitious founders.
- Seed focus
- 30+ years experience
- Strong network
Boston Seed Capital
Seed-stage fund focused exclusively on Boston-area startups.
- Seed stage only
- Local focus
- Founder-friendly
Maximizing the Ecosystem
Start at BU
Innovate@BU and BUild Lab are free and designed specifically for students. Use these before external programs.
Venture Cafe Thursdays
Every Thursday at CIC Cambridge, 3-8pm. Free food, drinks, and networking with founders and VCs. No signup needed.
MassChallenge = No Equity
Unlike most accelerators, MassChallenge takes zero equity. Perfect for students who want support without giving up ownership.
Free Startup Boston Week
September 2025: 100+ sessions, 300+ speakers, completely free. Mark your calendar and register early.
Kendall Square Access
The T's Red Line drops you right in Kendall Square—home to CIC, LabCentral, and most of Cambridge's startup scene.
Join Boston New Tech
45K+ members, monthly demo nights. Great for seeing what other startups are building and getting feedback on your ideas.
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