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A celebration of UB’s innovation and startup ecosystem, with a week full of events, hosted on UB’s three campuses, all free of charge. Get to know the community, and learn from and connect with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, and like-minded students. The series of programs will catalyze students to find their inner entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
Get to know the community, and learn from and connect with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, and other innovation leaders. This is a conference and celebratory experience located on and off campus, as well as virtually. With free food and great networking, we hope that you will join us!
Check back in Fall 2026 for next year's Startup Week festivities.
Lemonade Stand Competition | Monday, September 9, various times & locations
Lemonade Rivalry at its finest! Clubs face off in a spirited competition, squeezing every drop of creativity to "outsell" each other in the sweetest showdown of the year. Register to compete via StartupTree.
Hosted by: CoLab in partnership with Student Association, Graduate Student Association, Student Engagement
Masterclass: Bring Your Idea to Market | Tuesday, September 10, 7 - 8 p.m., 340 Student Union
Engage with our regular master class learning sessions covering a variety of topics to extend learning outside the classroom. Bring Your Idea to Market: A Guide to Transform Your Innovation into a Business.
Taking innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace and launching new deep tech ventures requires that you understand your customers and their needs. Join UB I-Corps Certified Instructor Celine Krzan and UB Startup Success Manager Megan Kelly for a crash course in customer discovery and transforming your tech into a commercially viable venture.
Hosted by: CoLab in partnership with WISE, BEP
UB's Startup and Innovation CoLab powered by Blackstone LaunchPad in partnership with UB’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships powered by the UB Innovation Hub.
Spill the Lemonade Party | Tuesday, September 10, 6 - 7 p.m., 340 Student Union
Live announcement of the winner of the Lemonade Stand Competition. A celebration with students interacting and having fun!
Hosted by: CoLab in partnership with Student Association, Graduate Student Association, Student Engagement
Three-Minute Thesis Information Session | Tuesday, September 10, 4 - 6 p.m., 340 Student Union
Join us for an interactive workshop to learn the secrets of crafting a compelling and concise research presentation! Discover the application process for the ’24-’25 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and celebrate the incredible work of PhD students. Hone your academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Don't miss this chance to shine!
Hosted by: Graduate Professional Programs
Entrepreneurial Opportunities with Your Pharmacy Degree – Panel & Breakfast | Wednesday, September 11, 8:45 - 9:45 a.m., Pharmacy Building, South Campus
Join us for breakfast and a dynamic panel event exploring how your pharmacy degree can lead to entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. Hear from industry leaders, connect with experts, and discover how to leverage your skills to succeed in the evolving world of pharmacy.
Hosted by: Health Professions
Embrace Your Ideas - How To Fuel Your Inner Idea-Champion | Wednesday, September 11, 5 - 6 p.m., 340 Student Union
Transform your ideas into reality in this engaging and empowering workshop! Learn practical strategies to become an Idea Champion, practice your skills in interactive exercises, and overcome public speaking anxiety with dedicated support. Plus, everyone walks away with a special prize!
Hosted by: CoLab
Fast 46 | Thursday, September 12, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Center for the Arts
Join us for Fast 46 on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 for the countdown—from 46 to one—and find out where each company ranks based on the highest revenue growth rates. Register to attend.
Hosted by: Alumni Engagement
Innovate N' Caffeinate - Entrepreneurial Tinder | Thursday, September 12, 4:30 - 5:30 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! A mentor match made in heaven: a marketing major who wants to learn more about social media, and an established social media marketing agency owner in Buffalo. Join us at 4:30 pm on Thursday 9/12 at the CoLab to join us for Entrepreneurial Tinder and meet your match!
Hosted by: CoLab in partnership with BEP
Coffee + Convos with UB Fast 46 Companies | Friday, September 13, 9:30 - 11 a.m., 259 Capen Hall
Start your day in Café259 in the Career Design Center with the fastest-growing UB alumni-connected companies. Featuring a light breakfast and quick conversations with UB Fast 46 companies. Start building your network one alumni connection at a time.
Hosted by: Office of Alumni Engagement and Career Design Center
Startup Boot Camp | Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15, various times & locations
Experience startup life, participate in Startup Boot Camp! Embrace your inner entrepreneurial spirit in this 3-day experience -- meet and expand your network, explore the Buffalo Startup scene, learn to avoid the mistakes that stop so many founders short, and ask for help in a way that gets you the access you need. Win prizes! Apply and find out more info via StartupTree.
Hosted by: CoLab