You invest late nights, we invest in you.

Startups grow faster with pre-seed investments and dedicated mentors from UB's Cultivator program. We pair early-stage startup founders with experienced entrepreneurs who roll up their sleeves to help you take your business to the next level.

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You've got questions. We've got answers!

Learn more at our Cultivator Office Hours

Over the next few weeks, members of the Cultivator team will be available for office hours at local coffee shops to answer questions about the program and help you determine whether Cultivator is the right fit for your startup.

Come sit down with us for an informal chat. To ensure we can dedicate time to you, please secure your spot below.

Cultivator.
Book August 19 with Megan
Book August 23 with Megan

Megan Kelly
 Startup Success Manager

Downtown
Monday, August 19
9:00 - 11:00am
Tipico Coffee
1084 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo

Northtowns
Friday, August 23
9:00 - 11:00am
Spot Coffee
5330 Main St., Williamsville

Cultivator.
August 15 - ALL BOOKED
Book August 16 with Peter

Peter Burakowski
 Senior Associate Director of Startup Ventures

Downtown
Thursday, August 15
8:30-10:30am - ALL BOOKED
Public Espresso + Coffee
391 Washington St., Buffalo

Southtowns
Friday, August 16
8:30-10:30am
Spot Coffee
12 Main St., Hamburg

Ready to Apply?

Please fill out and submit the form below. You will hear from us within the next few weeks.
No previous affiliation with UB is required. We strongly encourage historically underrepresented founders to apply.