UB faculty member Luis De Jesús Báez received one of seven SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) grants to help drive groundbreaking research in high-tech innovation. De Jesús Báez is working with UB spinoff Copprium to advance a conductive nano-level copper ink that provides a sustainable and cheaper alternative to silver.

A University at Buffalo-led research team has been awarded $3 million to develop new membrane technology that could greatly reduce the amount of energy needed to produce pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and other products. UB’s Technology Transfer office has filed a preliminary patent for the technology, and efforts are underway to commercialize it.

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) announced that 35 businesses have been awarded over $4M in Round 1 & 2 of its new Innovation Matching Grants program, including several UB licensees and collaborators: Atrevida, Graphenix, IBEX, and Immunotolerex.

For the third consecutive year, Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review have named the University at Buffalo one of the top undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. UB’s entrepreneurship leaders credit the university’s rise in the rankings to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus, fueled by the collaborative efforts among several UB entities.

A UB proposal was among those chosen by the National Science Foundation to advance to the next round of the agency’s Regional Innovation Engines program. UB’s proposal, which will be in the area of AI for Health and Health Equity, aims to address health inequities through AI technologies, healthcare solutions, and upskilling a diverse workforce.

Cultivator portfolio company Kulture Khazana and founder Akruti Babaria were featured on CBS Mornings in a story that celebrates Diwali—the Indian Festival of Lights going mainstream across the U.S.

Sandra Small, senior manager of science education and workforce development, is Co-I on a $2.45 million R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences that will fund exploration of DNA replication and target therapeutic pathways for cancer treatment, along with establishing a community lab for local students to get hands-on research experience at the Jacobs School.

Buffalo-based Dimien Inc., a leader in vanadium cathode materials, has been acquired by Boston's Pure Lithium Corp. This strategic move aims to enhance battery technology and sustainability while contributing to U.S. supply chain security.

The University at Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) has awarded six manufacturing projects over $300,000 to support the development of new materials technologies during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $400 million statewide consortium’s initial computing power has been installed at UB’s Center for Computational Research (CCR) on the Downtown Campus, allowing members to begin harnessing artificial intelligence for the public good this fall.

In UB's annual State of the University address, President Satish K. Tripathi reminded the UB community how its growing research, innovations, and community engagement are making a difference in people’s daily lives. He highlighted achievements over the last year and encouraged the university to continue making “impact through excellence.”

At least 10 of the 15 startups competing in 43North's semifinals competition have an AI element or component to their product or business. Two of those — BosonQ Psi and Offerwell — are supported by UB.

Upstate New York businesses in the semiconductor industry will receive a $11 million boost in federal and state funds to support growth, with a focus on technical assistance and expanding opportunities across the region.

The Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences has awarded nearly $500,000 in research grants to support nine health sciences projects by eight companies, fostering innovations that could lead to life-saving products and technologies

Senator Sean Ryan spoke to how investing in SUNY—especially through initiatives like the Empire AI Consortium at UB—is essential for driving New York’s economic growth, innovation, and workforce development, yielding substantial returns for the state.

16 startups are set to compete for five $1M prizes in this year's 43North competition. The three Buffalo-based semi-finalists — BosonQ Psi, FoodNerd, and Offerwell — have all been supported by UB.

A graduate of UB's Cultivator program, Sadie's Relish founder Mercedes Wilson talks to the Buffalo News about her journey and progress as a food entrepreneur.

materialsIN, co-founded by UB professor Krishna Rajan, uses AI-powered software to address manufacturing challenges by optimizing materials discovery, inspection, and production processes, driving sustainability and efficiency across industries like semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries, with plans for rapid expansion and partnerships.

POP Biotechnologies and EuBiologics reported positive interim Phase 3 trial results for their COVID-19 vaccine—EuCorVac-19—showing strong safety and higher antibody levels compared to COVISHIELD™, with fewer side effects.

The University at Buffalo remains among the top public universities in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. UB comes in at No. 36 among 227 public national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings, up two spots from last year.