The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition

The Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) was created by the UB School of Management and the UB Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships, and is funded with a $1 million endowment from the late Henry A. Panasci Jr. to facilitate and promote the commercialization of UB-generated technologies.

Hosted by UB’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad, the event brings together UB students from all academic disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York.

Five finalist teams give live pitch-style presentations in April each year, competing for a top prize of $25,000 in startup capital and in-kind services valued at up to $40,000. A $10,000 prize is given to the second-place team.

You should apply if you are ready to take your student-led business to the next level of growth. It is anticipated that the concepts will be at the earliest stages of development, yet embrace sound technologies and innovations.

Attend an information session, network to form your team and develop your idea. Training sessions and one-on-one venture coaching are available through the UB Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad.

Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. on February 23.

Be sure to read the guidelines and rules before you apply at the link.

• Application

• 2025 schedule
• Sample pitch template
• Sample pitch presentation review guide
  
• Venture coaching

For more information, contact UB’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad at ubcolab@buffalo.edu or 716-645-8111.