Startup Week

Coffee + Convos with UB Fast 46 Companies

Coffee + Convos with incredible alumni from UB's Fast 46 Companies

9:30 - 11 a.m. | 259 Capen Hall

Innovate Our Ecosystem: A Hackathon

Use your tech and business skills to envision the future of tech in Western New York.

11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Student Union Lobby

From the Lab to the Market: How to Commercialize Your Tech

Take innovation from the lab to the marketplace.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | UB Incubator at CBLS (Downtown Campus)

Creative Climate Change Solutions for UB's Campus

This innovation sprint will have our campus community design innovative projects or programs that will make our campus more sustainable, more resilient, more equitable and less impactful in regards to climate change.

11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Zoom | Meeting ID: 962 7708 2704 | Passcode: 779452

Innovate Our Ecosystem: A Hackathon

Use your tech and business skills to envision the future of tech in Western New York.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 145 Student Union 

Dive into Intellectual Property Law with UB Alumni

Discover the exciting world of Intellectual Law and Patents! Join UB Engineering and Applied Sciences Alumni Association President, Jordan Walbesser, as he moderates an interactive panel of UB Alumni in this field.

5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 330 Student Union

Sustainability Start-Ups in Residence

Meet sustainability entrepreneurs for an informal gathering to hear their inspiring stories and learn about their passion for Social Justice, Equity, and Climate Action. Gain valuable industry knowledge and advice for starting a sustainability-focused bus.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | 145 Farber Hall, South Campus

Startup & Innovation Collaboratory Launch Celebration

Celebrate the Rebrand Opening of the UB Startup and Innovation Collaboratory. Be among the first guests to visit the space at and preview demos from student and alumni startup teams.

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Student Union Lobby

Get Seeded

Calling all aspiring student entrepreneurs! Need funding to bring your brilliant idea to life? Don't miss our Monthly Get Seeded! Pitch events! Sign up to pitch live at the event and let the audience decide who deserves the funding!

7:00 - 8:00 p.m | 201 Student Union Theatre

Creative Climate Change Solutions for UB's Campus

This innovation sprint will have our campus community design innovative projects or programs that will make our campus more sustainable, more resilient, more equitable and less impactful in regards to climate change.

11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | 210 Student Union

A Space for Pride: Imagining an LGBTQIA+ Resource Center for UB

Whether you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, the UB LGBTQ FSA would like your help in designing a resource center for our queer community.

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. | 210 Student Union

Start Up Your LinkedIn

Get the most out of LinkedIn to become a future Start Up professional.

4:00 - 5:00  p.m. | 210 Student Union

Startups at the STEAM Job + Internship Fair

Make the most of your conversations with reps from the 20 Startup companies that will be attending the STEAM Job + Internship Fair on October 3.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | 210 Student Union

Innovate N' Caffeinate

A weekly gathering for innovators and makers at the University at Buffalo. Networking is the best way to have your coffee!

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 340 Student Union

Masterclass

Engage with our regular master class learning sessions covering a variety of topics to extend learning outside the classroom.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 340 Student Union

Pitch Deck for PhDs

What are you talking about? A strong research pitch, using a pitch deck, helps answer the "what are you talking about" problem.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | 340 Student Union

Mini Mentoring: Grow Your Buffalo Network

Get ready to meet your mentor match in this speed-dating style event, connect with business coaches, EIRs, and experienced founders!

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | UB Incubator at CBLS, Downtown Campus (Transportation Provided)