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CNY Biotech Accelerator’s (CNYBAC) Medical Device Innovation Challenge (MDIC) is a 6-month virtual program mentoring selected early-to-mid stage start-up companies each year. The MDIC serves as a complementary and collaborative initiative to
Learn MoreThe MicDrop Accelerator is a new 8-week program designed to help early-stage startups master the art of pitching to investors. The Koffman Incubator at Binghamton University will accept approximately 10 startups
Learn MoreIf you’re working to solve industry challenges with technology that uses optics, photonics, or imaging, Luminate can help you improve your investability and scale. As a member of Luminate, you
Learn MoreThe Buffalo Angels, a division of the Western New York Venture Association, is an angel investor network limited to accredited investors. Buffalo Angels typically consider investment opportunities after they have presented to the WNYVA. We will, however, review applications directly. Please click here to submit an application to join the Buffalo Angels or...
Connecting life sciences companies to technical expertise, talent and high-tech facilities
Our role is to leverage the collective economic development on the Campus for the benefit of our overall community. Using our MutualCity methodology of collaboration, problem-solving, and resource sharing, we focus our efforts on diverse yet interrelated initiatives. Learn more about each area.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is the area’s regional chamber of commerce and privately-funded economic development organization. By mobilizing members and strategic partners around common goals, the Partnership grows private investment and jobs in Buffalo Niagara through advocacy, business development, and convening.
Our team of educated men and women includes working and retired executives as well as business owners. SCORE volunteers use their energy and expertise to work as a team to help you implement business practices in accomplishing your objectives. There's a SCORE volunteer available with the business skills you need,...
We need to network -- we need to help each other. It's Buffalo vs the world. Let's do what we can to help start-ups and area business grow, to create more jobs, and ultimately more opportunity for everyone.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE: Buffalo Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) is designed to help small and minority business owners in the City of Buffalo recover from impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic and give them a plan for resiliency into the future. The grants are a one-time payment granted to eligible applicants...
Minority and women business loan and technical assistance.
The Richard J. Wehle School of Business develops career-ready business leaders who are prepared to make ethical business decisions that reflect the interests of multiple stakeholders.
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