The University at Buffalo has launched its Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies to align with the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region's designation as a federal tech hub under the CHIPS and Science Act.

University at Buffalo launched the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, tapping into the region’s momentum as a tech hub is built from Buffalo to Syracuse that will serve the growing industry.

Ithaca-based medical manufacturer FormaPath joins with the University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) to announce their collaboration to further test and develop AdiPress, an automated lymph node dissection device.

Garwood Medical Devices—a medtech company bringing a University at Buffalo-licensed technology to market and built with support from UB—has announced a joint R&D agreement with Teijin Limited, a leading Japanese conglomerate with pharmaceutical and implantable medical device businesses.

The University at Buffalo, with its robust cyberinfrastructure, is under consideration as a potential site for Empire AI, a statewide tech consortium for research and innovation in AI and data science proposed by Gov. Hochul.

UB startup Neurovascular Diagnostics was awarded $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a blood test for brain aneurysms.

Professional basketball team The Cleveland Charge raised awareness of the importance of Braille with specialized Braille jerseys created in partnership with Aille Design, a startup participating in UB's Cultivator program.

With VC funding down nationwide, startups should consider alternative routes to funding. According to an Inc opinion column penned by startup finance expert Kevin Siskar, one such example is government-backed accelerators like the University at Buffalo's Cultivator program.

UB-supported startups land on Buffalo Inno's list of five startups to watch in 2024.

UB’s new FOXG1 Research Center (FRC), set to launch in the coming months, aims to translate new discoveries from the lab to clinical trials and develop a cure for FOXG1 syndrome, as well as related autism spectrum disorder.

Buffalo's startup ecosystem has grown significantly in the past decade. The Buffalo News takes a look back and ahead.

Gov. Hochul announced UB as the statewide location for Empire AI, the proposed $400 million consortium that aims to put New York State at the forefront of the AI revolution. As part of her announcement, Hochul shared plans to build and utilize a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center that will be located at UB to facilitate innovation, responsible research and economic development.

Each year, Buffalo Inno recognizes local startups that are "on fire" based on factors like growth, potential and innovation. See the 10 winning companies selected in 2024.

Buffalo Inno startup reporter Lian Bunny asked ChatGPT to write a pitch for a Buffalo tech startup seeking to raise $1M. Here's what local investors thought.

Meet the 30 young professionals named to this year's 30 Under 30 list from Buffalo Business First.

With air-sterilization technology licensed from UB, You First Services and partners recently completed a demonstration project of their SteriSpace device at Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

The University at Buffalo School of Management was selected as a finalist for the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)’s Model Emerging Entrepreneurship Program Award, adding to UB’s growing reputation as a national leader in entrepreneurial education.

The University at Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) has awarded eight manufacturing projects a total of $400,000 to support the development of new materials technologies during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

A UB-led research team is developing a new recombinant flu vaccine that has the potential to compete with existing vaccines. Team members, including Jonathan Lovell and Wei-Chiao Huang, are employed by UB spinoff POP Biotechnologies.

In its annual Prospectus, The Buffalo News dives into the growth of Western New York's startup ecosystem and how it has resulted in more—and younger—entrepreneurs.

A UB-led research team is developing a more streamlined approach for drug makers to determine the viability of a fragment-based design earlier in the discovery process. The team is working with UB’s Technology Transfer office, which led to the filing of a PCT patent application on the EGFR inhibitors.

With the help of UB Cultivator, Houndstooth Costume Collective owners have created a portal program called Tweed.pro, which will store a database of measurements for actors and actresses, models, and others who want to painlessly land roles and gigs.

Haiqing Lin, a faculty expert for UB CMI, and his team were recently awarded $1.5 million in funding for a two-year-long project that will develop a membrane to separate different elements in the air and support gasification-based hydrogen production.

Two BEP-supported startups Verivend and Dimien were recently awarded funding from Launch NY’s Investor Network, a syndicate of more than 300 investors who gain exclusive access to pre-vetted startup deals in Upstate New York.

University at Buffalo will lead the proposed Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN) project, which aims to help local manufacturers transition into the semiconductor industry.

A front page article in The Buffalo News shared how state and national leaders are tapping UB's expertise in artificial intelligence.

Lemma Labs, a startup supported by UB, made a vital pivot that has paid off.

Daytime Buffalo sat down with Akruti Babaria, founder and CEO of South Asian-informed product and content company, Kulture Khazana to learn more about her company, how it started, and how it celebrates her culture.

Western New York elected officials joined UB Provost, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, and members of the Empire AI consortium in support of Empire AI, a bold and first-in-the-nation initiative that will position New York as the national frontrunner in responsible artificial intelligence innovation.

UB is among New York’s top 10 recipients of federal grant dollars through the National Institutes of Health, receiving 220 grants for $87.8 million in 2023. Other organizations include BEP-supported companies in the Buffalo region.

Copprium, a conductive ink startup spun out of the University at Buffalo, looks to hit the market and raise capital. In the journey to get there—from idea to research to commercial product—Copprium has received immense support from UB's Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships team.

After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UB revitalized Science Exploration Day—the program of workshops, lectures and laboratory tours—aimed at promoting interest and thoughtful engagement in STEM fields among high school students. More than 300 students from across Western New York visited UB's North Campus on Wednesday, March 20.

Abceutics, Inc.—a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company spun out of UB researcher Joseph Balthasar's lab—has been acquired by the global biopharmaceutical company Merck. Abceutics is working to improve the safety and efficacy of an important emerging class of cancer drugs.

Aille Design—supported by UB's Cultivator program—has been named a top 10 finalist in the Barclays ‘Small Business Big Wins’ nationwide contest. The contest is based on popular voting, which means that Aille Design is counting on the Buffalo community to help push her over the finish line.

Empasta, a startup producing a plant-based, cheese-alternative sauce, took first place at UB's annual student startup competition, the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.

Funding plans for Empire AI, a consortium that will create an AI computing center at UB, were confirmed in the newly approved state budget. Empire AI will receive a $275M state investment over 10 years and will be designed to have the same hardware, storage and data-crunching abilities as tech giants such as Meta, Google and Microsoft.

Edenesque, a plant-based dairy products startup in UB Cultivator, received a $175K investment from Launch NY.

Daytime Buffalo sat down with Alexa Jovanovic, co-founder and CEO, and Jake Walsh of award-winning braille fashion brand Aille Design to learn more about their company, how it started, and how it is working with the blind and visually impaired community to create inclusive clothing.

Thanks to a new state-of-the art mass spectrometer—located in UB's CBLS and acquired through a NYS economic development grant—researchers and industry partners are using it to develop treatments for various diseases, among other purposes.

The Brookings Institution published a report outlining Western New York's efforts to execute a collaborative, broad strategy to grow the region, specifically in the advanced manufacturing industry. UB-affiliated entities such as the UB Regional Institute and Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships are aiding in this effort.

UB Cultivator graduate company Offerwell is on the move. The startup has raised pre-seed funding and is expanding into new markets.

As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Spectrum News highlighted Ree Dolnick, founder and CEO of Jeca Energy Bars, a UB Cultivator graduate startup.

The Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences hosted the sixth edition of the UB | AI Chat Series, titled “Exploring the Future of AI for Maximum Industry Impact.” Panelists, speakers, and exhibitors from IBM, M&T, Moog, and other industry partners underscored the crucial role of academic-industry collaborations in advancing AI for enhanced data analysis and value creation.

Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute will join the University at Buffalo, a move designed to strengthen the two organizations’ joint mission to advance medical science research and education in Western New York and beyond. This will accelerate HWI’s research in structural biology and drug discovery using UB’s increasing AI capabilities, as well as attracting more research funding and high-profile researchers to UB.

High school students from Palmyra-Macedon’s Applied Living Environment class partnered with the University at Buffalo for a significant water study project on the Erie Canal.

Panelists at a recent Buffalo Niagara Partnership event—including Alan Rae, director of UB’s CMI—shared that manufacturers have concerns when it comes to embracing automation and warding off cyberattacks, but it's not something they should shy away from.

UB’s AI and machine learning resources go beyond the boundaries of the campus to help businesses and organizations solve problems in the real world. See how companies partner with UB to leverage AI for innovations.

Buffalo-based tech company Circular.eco, which connects people and recyclers to encourage proper disposal of hard-to-recycle items, received a $100,000 investment from UB through its Cultivator program.

The University at Buffalo School of Management has received the Excellence in Curriculum Innovation in Entrepreneurship Award at VentureWell’s 2024 Deshpande Symposium honoring UB’s exemplary commitment to developing innovative educational courses and programs that foster entrepreneurship education.

Viridi Parente—a partner company of UB's Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics—is expanding from construction equipment batteries to high-demand energy storage systems while driving significant sales growth and community engagement.

UB-based biotech startup Abceutics was purchased for $208 million. The company’s core technology, payload-binding selectivity enhancers (PBSEs), was licensed from the university, and reduces the risk of side effects when given along with Antibody Drug Conjugates.

UB is part of a regional collaboration that received a $40 million federal grant to boost the semiconductor industry in Upstate New York. UB will lead the proposed Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN) project, helping chipmakers and suppliers find financing to figure out how their products would fit into the constantly changing semiconductor industry.

Empire Discovery Institute (EDI) has partnered with the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society and its commercial program to continue drug development research initiated by the late M. Laura Feltri, a SUNY Distinguished Professor of biochemistry and neurology at UB and director of UB’s Institute for Myelin and Glia Exploration located in the CBLS.

In a measure of the positive impact of its global health research, climate action activities and commitment to clean energy, UB is among the best in the nation according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This includes a Top 5 ranking in Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, which recognizes UB’s role in fostering innovation and serving the needs of industry. It’s based on institutions’ research in support of industry and innovation, and the number of patents and spin-off companies a university produces.

NY SMART's plans aim to boost the local economy by attracting more semiconductor manufacturers, training workers with industry-specific skills, and promoting the commercialization of new technologies through institutions like the University at Buffalo.

Strideful, a new wellness company that produces running and walking plans to help people with their mental health, has hit the ground running with support from UB's Cultivator program.

Buffalo Inno shares insights about the state of startup funding in Western New York in the first half of 2024.

A Buffalo startup founder created a garden caddy to make gardening easier for people with physical ailments. With a push from UB Cultivator, the caddy is now on the market.

Immersed Games, a Buffalo-based educational techonlogy startup, has pivoted its business model and seen growth with help from UB's Cultivator program.

Members of the Empire AI consortium and UB leaders toured potential sites on UB's North Campus for a new supercomputing center, intended to position New York State as a leader in using artificial intelligence for social good. They also visited the Center for Computational Research and the Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences in downtown Buffalo, which could serve as an interim location.

Western New York-based startup SelectFI closed a $4.5 million pre-seed round at a $10 million valuation, backed by a pool of investors that includes the University at Buffalo's Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund.

The University at Buffalo has received a $750,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to help sustain three more years of operations for Cultivator, its early-stage startup support program.

UB spinoff POP Biotechnologies has moved into phase one of clinical trials for their new shingles vaccine. The startup was founded by UB faculty member Johnathan Lovell and is currently a resident of the Incubator @ Baird near UB’s North Campus.

Norgen Biotek, a Canadian biotech company, is planning to spend $5 million on building a 2,800-square-foot manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls and a research and development lab at UB's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.

With equipment in place, funds raised and a partnership with Whole Foods expanding, Jeca Energy Bars is getting ready to accelerate.

UB spinoff Copprium—a UB spinoff that manufactures high-performance conductive copper-based inks—was one of two $50,000 winners of the SUNY Startup Summer School (S4) Class of 2024 Demo Day, a competitive program designed to showcase the most promising technologies and startups being developed by SUNY.

UB's Cultivator program recently invested $100,000 in Aille Design, which also recently launched a collaboration with Mattel on a Barbie collection celebrating inclusivity.

Canadian biotech company Norgen Biotek will open a research lab and office at UB's CBLS. The company will use the 600-square-foot space, located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, primarily for research and development of next-generation sequencing and nucleic acid isolation processes in collaboration with CBLS’ Genomics and Bioinformatics Core facility.

UB spinoff POP Biotechnologies is continuing a research collaboration with FunPep to advance preclinical testing of antibody-inducing peptides, which seeks to generate data that would justify human clinical trials.

BEP-supported startup 3AM Innovations teamed up with the Orchard Park Fire Department to help protect Highmark Stadium. The company's AI-enabled incident command platform, Florian, helps fire companies track where its firefighters are and whether they are safe.

Per Stromhaug has been named senior associate vice president for economic development at the University at Buffalo. He will oversee the Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) team and lead multiple grant-funded programs.

Dr. Jonathan Lovell and his team are developing an innovative Alzheimer's immunotherapy that targets multiple epitopes of amyloid-beta and tau proteins, showing promising results in mice by reducing brain damage and improving cognition. Collaborating with the Institute for Basic Research and UB spinoff POP Biotechnologies, the team aims to advance this vaccine toward human trials in the near future.

As reported by the Buffalo News and others, three Buffalo startups have been named semifinalists in the 43North competition next month. These include BosonQ Psi, FoodNerd, and Offerwell, all of which have been supported by UB in various ways.

Edenesque, a plant-based dairy startup participating in UB's Cultivator program, is one of 10 companies accepted into Whole Food Market's 2024 local and emerging accelerator program.

The University at Buffalo remains among the top public universities in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. UB comes in at No. 36 among 227 public national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings, up two spots from last year.

The Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) has awarded eight life sciences companies over $495,000 to support collaborative projects with UB faculty experts to accelerate development of innovative health science technologies during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

materialsIN, co-founded by UB professor Krishna Rajan, uses AI-powered software to address manufacturing challenges by optimizing materials discovery, inspection, and production processes, driving sustainability and efficiency across industries like semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries, with plans for rapid expansion and partnerships.

POP Biotechnologies and EuBiologics reported positive interim Phase 3 trial results for their COVID-19 vaccine—EuCorVac-19—showing strong safety and higher antibody levels compared to COVISHIELD™, with fewer side effects.

16 startups are set to compete for five $1M prizes in this year's 43North competition. The three Buffalo-based semi-finalists — BosonQ Psi, FoodNerd, and Offerwell — have all been supported by UB.

A graduate of UB's Cultivator program, Sadie's Relish founder Mercedes Wilson talks to the Buffalo News about her journey and progress as a food entrepreneur.

Upstate New York businesses in the semiconductor industry will receive a $11 million boost in federal and state funds to support growth, with a focus on technical assistance and expanding opportunities across the region.

The Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences has awarded nearly $500,000 in research grants to support nine health sciences projects by eight companies, fostering innovations that could lead to life-saving products and technologies

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $400 million statewide consortium’s initial computing power has been installed at UB’s Center for Computational Research (CCR) on the Downtown Campus, allowing members to begin harnessing artificial intelligence for the public good this fall.

In UB's annual State of the University address, President Satish K. Tripathi reminded the UB community how its growing research, innovations, and community engagement are making a difference in people’s daily lives. He highlighted achievements over the last year and encouraged the university to continue making “impact through excellence.”

Senator Sean Ryan spoke to how investing in SUNY—especially through initiatives like the Empire AI Consortium at UB—is essential for driving New York’s economic growth, innovation, and workforce development, yielding substantial returns for the state.

At least 10 of the 15 startups competing in 43North's semifinals competition have an AI element or component to their product or business. Two of those — BosonQ Psi and Offerwell — are supported by UB.

The University at Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) has awarded six manufacturing projects over $300,000 to support the development of new materials technologies during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Buffalo-based Dimien Inc., a leader in vanadium cathode materials, has been acquired by Boston's Pure Lithium Corp. This strategic move aims to enhance battery technology and sustainability while contributing to U.S. supply chain security.

Sandra Small, senior manager of science education and workforce development, is Co-I on a $2.45 million R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences that will fund exploration of DNA replication and target therapeutic pathways for cancer treatment, along with establishing a community lab for local students to get hands-on research experience at the Jacobs School.

Cultivator portfolio company Kulture Khazana and founder Akruti Babaria were featured on CBS Mornings in a story that celebrates Diwali—the Indian Festival of Lights going mainstream across the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review have named the University at Buffalo one of the top undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. UB’s entrepreneurship leaders credit the university’s rise in the rankings to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus, fueled by the collaborative efforts among several UB entities.

A University at Buffalo-led research team has been awarded $3 million to develop new membrane technology that could greatly reduce the amount of energy needed to produce pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and other products. UB’s Technology Transfer office has filed a preliminary patent for the technology, and efforts are underway to commercialize it.

POP Biotechnologies Inc., a UB spinoff, received a $2.84M Phase II SBIR grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, to advance their novel influenza vaccine platform.

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) announced that 35 businesses have been awarded over $4M in Round 1 & 2 of its new Innovation Matching Grants program, including several UB licensees and collaborators: Atrevida, Graphenix, IBEX, and Immunotolerex.

UB faculty member Luis De Jesús Báez received one of seven SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) grants to help drive groundbreaking research in high-tech innovation. De Jesús Báez is working with UB spinoff Copprium to advance a conductive nano-level copper ink that provides a sustainable and cheaper alternative to silver.

The winners of the sixth annual IDEA Awards stand out as champions of diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and in the community. This year's list includes Peter Burakowski, senior associate director of startup ventures at UB.

As 2024 comes to a close, here’s a look back at what has been a year of AI at UB.