About Us
About Us
The Office of Economic Development (OED) helps the University at Buffalo achieve its full impact as a major economic engine as envisioned in the UB 2020 strategic plan. We are an essential partner for business leaders and entrepreneurs who are helping to build the innovation economy of Buffalo Niagara and New York State.
OED facilitates ready access to programs, services and faculty expertise by:
- Promoting university resources to foster industry collaborations
- Convening the wide array of academic and service units within UB that support economic growth
- Advancing initiatives that increase the number of minority- and women-owned business enterprises doing business with the university
The mission of the office aligns with State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher’s strategic plan for all institutions within the SUNY system to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking by helping new and existing businesses innovate, prosper and grow.
Fast facts
Information and Updates
UB 2020 Opportunities Advisory Council
- Committee Members (PDF)
UB 2020 Opportunities Advisory Council Updates
- Jan. 2012 Update (PDF)
- Sept. 2011 Update (PDF)
- May 2011 Update (PDF)
- Jan. 2011 Update (PDF)
- Sept. 2010 Update (PDF)
UB Resource Guides
- CEL: UB School of Management Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (PDF)
- CCR: Center for Computational Research (PDF)
- CoE / UB CAT: New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences & UB Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology (PDF)
- Internships: Career Services and School of Management Career Resource Center (PDF)
- NYSCEDII: New York State Center for Engineering Design and Industrial Innovation (PDF)
- School of Management: Executive Education and Professional Development
- SCIC: South Campus Instrumentation Center (PDF)
- SPIR: Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence(PDF)
- STOR: Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach(PDF)
- TCIE: The Center for Industrial Effectiveness (PDF)
- UBRI: UB Regional Institute (PDF)
- EOC: Educational Opportunity Center (PDF)
- OED: Office of Economic Development (PDF)
Get Assistance
You work hard, have a vision for the future and want to grow your ideas or industry right here in Western New York. We have experts and resources to help you reach your business objectives. Not sure what you're looking for? Contact the OED staff and we'll work with you to make sure that you and your company benefit from a partnership with UB.
