The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development advances the university’s scholarly and economic enterprises by nurturing research endeavors and entrepreneurial pursuits within the institution and community, furthering UB’s ambition to be recognized among the Top 25 public research universities in the nation.
The Office of the VPRED enables greater collaboration across campus while also encouraging industry and community involvement. These strategic alignments generate more innovative thinking in addressing complex scientific and social issues. OVPRED offices support researchers across campus from concept to commercialization, and entrepreneurs going from lab to market.
Office of Research Advancement provides training in grantsmanship and helps faculty develop competitive proposals.
Sponsored Projects Services helps submit external proposals and manages grants and contracts.
Technology Transfer protects faculty discoveries, helps with commercialization, and assists industry/university agreements
Explore Research Compliance, the Clinical Research Office and Laboratory Animal Facilities to leverage funding guidelines and regulations.
Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships is the go-to team for entrepreneurs, mature companies, and startups to connect and collaborate with UB.
UB Incubators provide a seedbed for young, technology-driven businesses that start at UB or in the community.