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UB research to improve cloud computing earns NSF grant
9/9/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A University at Buffalo project that aims to significantly advance the state-of-the-art in cloud computing research has received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
UB conference to help nonprofits build entrepreneurial, strategic leadership skills
9/5/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Nationally recognized experts will show local nonprofit leaders how to think like entrepreneurs and effectively use social media to advance their organizations at a conference this month hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and the UB School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).
Eight companies approved for START-UP NY at UB
6/4/14
Eight companies have been selected as the inaugural group of START-UP NY companies relocating on or near the University at Buffalo campuses, New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today.
How businesses can maximize revenue when introducing new products
5/7/14
Companies should use existing brand names and add new, sub-brand names to maximize revenue when introducing new products to market, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Winners of UB entrepreneurship competition feeling good vibrations
4/3/14
Four UB students took first place in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) for their plan to manufacture an invention that removes problematic vibrations in high-precision devices.
Engineering students available for corporate improvement projects
3/26/14
Western New York companies lacking adequate manpower, time or expertise to rectify a recurring issue or pursue a technical-based aspiration might find the help they need from students in the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Two companies with international ties join UB Technology Incubator
3/26/14
UB’s expertise in materials research was attractive to both firms.
Inventors and entrepreneurs honored at UB reception
3/5/14
The event, held in downtown Buffalo, recognized innovators including researchers who developed 10 UB technologies licensed to companies in 2013.
UB to partner with EWI on advanced manufacturing institute
2/27/14
The University at Buffalo will help accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing technologies in Western New York by lending its expertise and resources to a new advanced manufacturing institute announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as part of the Buffalo Billion initiative.
Entrepreneur course kick-starts student businesses
1/21/14
Twelve classmates have joined the ranks of the University at Buffalo’s first entrepreneurial boot camp for students.