Scientist collecting data while robot assists in monitoring vegetable production.

Driving research, innovation and economic growth

The Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development is at the intersection of innovation and economic growth, translating bold ideas into real-world impact that improves lives and shapes the future. 

Inspirational leaders

UB’s Office for Research, Innovation and Economic Development is led by researchers and administrators who are dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering collaborations and driving transformative research. 

Venu Govindaraju and Amy Schmit in the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education.
Business team planning and finding solutions.

Dedicated support

The Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development provides the foundation for successful research and innovation. Our team assists researchers with proposal development, compliance and reporting and technology transfer, and we build partnerships to drive impact and economic growth. 

Strategic industry connections

Our Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships team works with partners in industry and government to move innovation to impact. Whether you’re a researcher, mature company or early-stage startup, we connect you with the resources to advance discovery into real‑world outcomes.

Female minority entrepreneur.
Female scientist working in a research facility examines a petri dish under a microscope.

Research expertise

UB is home to more than 100 research centers, institutes and collaborative projects that deliver practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing and complex problems.

Join our dynamic team

Be part of the transformational work happening at UB and throughout the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development.