We're in the business of building stronger businesses.

The path to innovation is not linear, and no two partnerships look the same.

Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships is the connection point between your vision and the University at Buffalo’s resources—breakthrough R&D, world-class experts, new technologies, a diverse talent pipeline, high-tech equipment, facilities and entrepreneurial support. Whether you’re a mature company, an early-stage startup or something in-between, we help grow your business.

Recruit talented UB students and alumni or connect with world-class faculty experts to expand your team.

Stay at the forefront of innovation with joint R&D projects, funding, high-tech facilities, equipment and research services.

Solve a technical problem, grow your business, or launch a new venture with cutting-edge technologies from UB.

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Spur innovation, solve challenges and spark business growth

For decades, we’ve collaborated with companies who believe innovation is a path to prosperity. We've helped them pioneer scientific and technical discoveries, solve complex challenges, build sustainable R&D pipelines, recruit leading talent and move transformative products to market.

TOGETHER, LET'S BUILD SOMETHING LIFE-CHANGING

Case Study

Abceutics

Abceutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical startup spun out of UB, pioneered a novel drug class aimed at preventing the delivery of anticancer toxins to healthy cells. Through a collaboration with UB, the company developed payload-binding selectivity enhancer (PBSE) technology to enhance the safety of antibody-drug conjugates. These advancements in reducing the toxicity of cancer treatments, exemplified by Abceutics’ PBSE innovation, hold promise for delivering curative doses safely, potentially improving the survival rate for cancer patients. In 2024, Abceutics was acquired by Merck, a global biopharmaceutical leader. 

Case Study

Copprium

Copprium, a materials manufacturing company, is developing electrically conductive copper-based inks that perform better and cost less than the silver inks that are used in printable, flexible electronics. Through an ongoing partnership with the University at Buffalo, Copprium has licensed UB technology to develop a low-cost, effective conductive copper ink that will pave the way for more accessible industrial and consumer applications of this technology. 

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