UB Incubators – Grow your Startup
The UB Incubators @ Baird and @ CBLS, providing support to technology based startups.
University at Buffalo incubators offer affordable, flexible spaces, programs and support for technology based startups created by the Innovation Hub partner’s faculty, researchers, students or staff.
Currently accepting applications for both UB Incubators
UB Incubators offer affordable co-working space for early stage entrepreneurs, who are not yet ready to rent physical space but value the support available in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Office Space
UB Incubators offer flexible office spaces and terms; start small and expand as your startup grows.
Lab Space
UB Incubators feature flexible, well-equipped labs to help your startup finalize development of your product. Amenities vary by location.
UB Incubators are OPEN to support our startups, tenants and guests
- Masks are required in all common areas
- Startups are required to follow UB, NYS and CDC protocols within their individual spaces, including following their NYS Safety Plan
- Hand Sanitizers are placed strategically throughout the facilities
- All visitors must log-in on entry
- Visitors are discouraged with virtual meeting encouraged
- Meeting and co-working spaces are arranged to support social distancing with reduced capacity
Please help us keep the incubators open and our startups growing by following these protocols.
Services & Amenities:
Affordable Membership & Rental Rates
To locate with like-minded entrepreneurs
Flexible Space Options & Terms
Start with co-working space and grow into dedicated offices or
labs as needed
Office Furnishings
Most spaces furnished, you may provide additional pieces as needed
Access to Programs, Events and Support Services
Get your product or service to market faster
Access to UB Faculty Expertise & Student Talent
Access to Conference Rooms & Event Space
AV Equipped
Access to Secure Wifi, Print & Copy Services
Additional fees
may apply
Tenant Services
Custodial Services, Reception Services (including package and mail handling) and Loading Dock Access
Common Kitchenette
With coffee, tea and healthy snacks
Health & Wellness Programs
For you and your team
24/7 Secured Access
Tax Free Option
Designated START-UP NY and WIN (WNY Incubator Network) Sites – separate application required
Lab Access Includes:
BSL2 Space
Lab Amenities
Inclusive of compressed air, natural gas, lab grade water, vacuum and emergency generator backup
Chemical Hazardous Waste Disposal*
Dark Room with Developer*
Liquid Nitrogen*
* Available at Incubator @ CBLS only
FOR ADDITIONAL FEES:
Shared Instruments*
Autoclaves and Washers*
Ultra Low Freezers*
Walk-In Cold Room*
Wet/Dry Ice*
Millipore Water System*
ISO 7 Certified Multidisciplinary Positive Pressure Clean Room (daily fee)*
Need labs for your R&D projects? UB also offers labs, facilities and specialized equipment for product analysis, testing and prototyping.
JOIN OUR INCUBATORS
Apply to the UB Incubators or our co-working space when you're ready to work with an experienced team and build business collaborations. Learn More: Eligibilty & Application Process →
Incubator @ Baird
Vacancies Available
Located on North Campus
1576 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY
The Incubator @ Baird was one of the nation’s first bioincubators in 1988 and has helped more than 200 companies commercialize their technologies.
Incubator @ CBLS
OPENING IN 2020
Located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
701 Ellicott St, Buffalo NY
The UB Incubator @ CBLS will expand the ability to serve technology and life-science based startups on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
The CBLS is also home to Core Service Facilities that provide technology assets and expertise to support industry growth in the focus areas of Genomics, Proteomics, Computational Research & Biobanking.
1st Floor: Reception
2nd Floor: Kitchenette
2nd Floor: Collaboration
2nd Floor: Concierge
2nd Floor: Common Area / Co-Working Space
2nd Floor: Flexible Space / Event Space
Learn more about our resources and programs:
Student Entrepreneurship
Set your ideas in motion. Our entrepreneurship program helps
students succeed. Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars is
a campus-based entrepreneurship program designed to introduce entrepreneurship as a viable career path.
Customer Discovery
Learn how to conduct customer discovery and identify potential market fit. Leverage customer feedback to determine if your idea has the power to grow and expand into a business or licensing opportunity.
Legal Assistance for Startups
The Entrepreneurship Law Center (E-Law) provides quality services to early-stage, high-growth ventures in conjunction with leading practitioners and law firms.
Innovation Hub Partner Institutions
Technology based startups, interested in affiliating with an Innovation Hub partner, are also eligible to apply.