How Can We Help You?

The University at Buffalo is a regional leader in fostering economic growth, from job creation and retention to research and development. Our mission is to connect the business community with the countless opportunities available in the Buffalo Niagara region.

The mission of the Office of Economic Engagement is to connect the business community with the countless opportunities available at UB. We put UB’s world-class research and resources at your finger tips. We are your gateway to coordinated initiatives in workforce and business development, including:

Recruit Employees and Interns

UB works with a range of industry professionals seeking to strengthen their staff through new employee recruitment and student internships.

Connect with Faculty Research Expertise

A listing of UB faculty and university centers with ongoing research ranging from bioinformatics to simulation technologies to energy conservation.

Business Consulting and Assistance

Gain a competitive edge through diverse and accessible business consulting services, or bolster your entrepreneurial leadership skills with comprehensive support services, including coaching, counseling, mentoring and networking.

Licensing, Technology Transfer, Commercialization

Promote Your Business

A partnership with UB can help your company reach a broad-based audience or a very specific constituent group through event sponsorships, philanthropic partnerships or comprehensive packages designed to enhance recruitment and marketing.

Train Your Workforce

Gain a competitive edge through dynamic workforce and leadership development opportunities and diverse and accessible continuing education resources.

Rent UB Facilities and Equipment

Make your next event memorable and easy to manage, or create and maintain product quality by using UB's specialized facilities and equipment to test your products.

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.

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Success Stories

"I took this dream I had and I didn't just dream it, I lived it."

Lenny L. Johnson
Owner, L&D Johnson Plumbing and Heating Inc.
Success Stories

"Our most important asset in Buffalo Niagara is our intellectual capacity."

Robert Anstey
CEO, Graphene Devices Ltd.
Success Stories

"This program helped me to understand that taking chances and making mistakes are part of the growth process."

Shandra Roberson
President and CEO, S&W Contracting of WNY Inc.
Success Stories

"The professionalism and skill sets I'm dealing with are fantastic."

Edward S. Czechowski
New Product Development Manager, Cameron Compression Systems
Success Stories

"We've reduced costs...maintained our competitive position in the market."

Barre Banks
President, Midland Machinery Co. Inc.
Success Stories

"Ultimately, the quality of our project was elevated because of CCR."

Ben Porcari
President, IBC Digital Inc.
Success Stories

"We have TCIE on speed dial."

Benjamin Kujawinski
Production Manager and Certified Lead Auditor, Taylor Devices Inc.