Programs and services to grow or start your business

Growing a business can be an arduous task, whether you're a startup or an established business. Our programs and services offer ways to engage with the research community or business coaches who are experts at spurring innovation and R&D. Besides know-how, tap into funds to work on projects, hire an intern, license a technology or cultivate an idea. Explore all the ways we can help you be more successful.

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A laboratory researcher wearing protective goggles and a white lab coat holds up a light blue circular hydrogel sample with purple nitrile gloves. In their other hand, they display what appears to be a copper or copper-colored testing apparatus or holder with a mesh or filter component. The image is focused on the materials being held, while the researcher appears blurred in the background, smiling.

Advanced Manufacturing R&D Resources

Leverage cutting-edge materials science, big data analytics and advanced manufacturing expertise through our Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics.

High-Performance Computing

Access infrastructure and experts in software development, artificial intelligence and data analytics at our Center for Computational Research.

Accelerator Fund.

Accelerator Fund.

De-Risk Technology Innovation

Move technology innovations with commercial potential closer to market with support from the Buffalo Innovation Accelerator Fund.

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Technology Licensing

With UB SWIFT, reduce transaction time and eliminate lengthy, costly negotiations to quickly license cutting-edge technologies.

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Royalty-free stock photo ID: 790113865 diverse college students using laptop and talking, learning exchanging ideas.

Student Engagement

Leverage UB’s talented pool of over 30,000 students to solve your business challenges.

Startup Seed Funding

Take your business to the next level with up to $250,000 from our venture capital fund, the Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund.