Startup Week: 9/14 - 9/22

Founder Stories | Thu., Sept. 14, noon - 1:30 p.m., 340 Student Union

A raw and authentic interview of an entrepreneur by a University at Buffalo student entrepreneur.

Fast 46 | Thur., Sept. 14, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Center for the Arts

Join us for the Fast 46 countdown—from 46 to one—and find out where each company ranks based on the highest revenue growth rates.

Coffee and Conversations with Fast 46 | Fri., Sept. 15, 9:30 - 11 a.m., 259 Capen Hall

Start your day at Café259 in the Career Design Center with the fastest-growing UB alumni-connected companies. Join your new professional friends for a light breakfast ☕ by UB alum and founder of  Dimples Pancakes followed by quick convos to start building your network one connection at a time

From the Lab to the Market: How to Commercialize Your Tech | Fri., Sept. 15, noon - 6 p.m., UB Incubator at CBLS, street address: 701 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Take innovation from the lab to the marketplace.

Innovate our Ecosystem: A "Mini" Hackathon | Fri., Sept. 15, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Student Union Lobby

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

Innovate N' Caffeinate | Fri., Sept. 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., 340 Student Union 

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

Masterclass | Fri., Sept. 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., 340 Student Union 

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

Creative Climate Change Solutions for UB's Campus  | Mon., Sept. 18, 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., via Zoom, Meeting ID: 962 7708 2704 | Passcode: 779452 

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.

Innovate our Ecosystem: A "Mini" Hackathon | Mon., Sept. 18, noon - 5 p.m., 145 Student Union

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

Dive into Intellectual Property Law with UB Alumni  | Mon., Sept. 18, 5:30 - 8 p.m., 330 Student Union

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.

Sustainability Start-Ups in Residence | Tue., Sept. 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m., 135 Farber, South Campus

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 business.

Startup & Innovation Collaboratory Launch Celebration | Tue., Sept. 19, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Student Union Lobby

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

Get Seeded | Tue., Sept. 19, 7 – 8 p.m., 201 Student Union Theater

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!

Creative Climate Change Solutions for UB's Campus  | Wed., Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., 210 Student Union

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.

A Space for Pride: Imagining an LGBTQIA+ Resource Center for UB | Wed., Sept. 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m., 210 Student Union, North Campus

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.

Start Up Your LinkedIn | Wed., Sept. 20, 4 – 5 p.m., 210 Student Union, North Campus

Startups at the STEAM Job + Internship Fair | Thu. Sept. 21, 12 – 1 p.m., 259 Capen Hall, Career Design Center

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

Innovate N' Caffeinate | Thu. Sept. 21, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., 340 Student Union

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

Masterclass | Thu. Sept. 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 340 Student Union

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

Pitch Deck for PhDs | Fri. Sept. 22, 9 – 10 a.m., 340 Student Union

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

Mini Mentoring: Grow Your Buffalo Network | Fri. Sept. 22, 4:30 – 6 p.m., UB Incubator at CBLS (Downtown Campus)

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