Startup Week

September 16-23, 2022

We're celebrating UB's Entrepreneurial Spirit with Startup Week. A celebration of UB's and the region's innovation and startup ecosystem, with eight days of events, all free of charge. 

Get to know the community, and learn from and connect with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, and other innovation leaders. 

Startup Boot Camp | Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18, various times & locations* 

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. 

Register to participate here: https://bit.ly/StartupBootCampFall22 

Pitch-off Improv | Mon., Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - noon, Baldy Promenade 

90-second pitch about an idea or business students imagine based on a grab bag of props presented.

Non-linear journey, The Path of an Entrepreneur | Tue., Sept. 20, 2 - 3 p.m., 210 Student Union

Hosted in partnership with UB Career Design Center, 43North, and Forge Buffalo

Get Seeded! | Tue., Sept. 20, 7 - 8 p.m., 330 Student Union, North Campus

A monthly pitch competition offering seed funding, where the audience votes to invest in ideas presented by University at Buffalo students. Participate as an audience member and vote for your favorite idea.

Interested in pitching, register at: https://bit.ly/GetSeededFall22

Keynote Presentation on LinkedIn Optimization for Entrepreneurs and Innovators by Terry Rice, UB Alumnus and Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor | Wed., Sept. 21, 4-5:30 p.m., Student Union Theater, North Campus

LinkedIn is the platform to master in order to build a strong professional presence and consistently grow your business. With over 80% of socially generated B2B leads coming from LinkedIn, this could easily be the only social media platform you need to land partnerships and customers. Unfortunately, only 3% of LinkedIn’s 310 million monthly users share posts on a weekly basis. The most common reason people don’t post? They’re not sure what to write about. During this workshop you’ll learn how to rapidly come up with impactful content that attracts and activates your target audience. 

Innovate and Caffeinate | Thurs., Sept. 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., 220 Student Union, North Campus

A weekly gathering for innovators and makers at the University at Buffalo. Networking is the best way to have your coffee!

Reverse Pitch | Friday, September 23, 4 – 6 p.m., 210 Student Union, North Campus

43North Portfolio Companies will present on their business models, culture, and talent needs in a rapid fire format, followed by time for Q&A and networking with founders. Please select "Need Transportation for Reverse Pitch" should you need it.

Hosted in partnership with UB Career Design Center, 43North, and Forge Buffalo

*Transportation provided