M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs Program

The M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs (EE) program is presented by the UB School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and is partially funded with a generous grant from M&T Bank.

The EE program will help you move your company to the next stage of development. You will attend biweekly business development seminars and networking events, have access to mentor appointments, participate in virtual small group coaching sessions and complete a revised or newly developed business plan.

You should apply to the EE program if you:

• Are the owner of an emerging business with annual revenue below $200,000
• Wish to formulate clear objectives to guide the development of your business plan
• Strive to learn and connect with organizations and resources - public and private - that can assist with the development of your business

To apply, you must own a business in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort.

To obtain program fees, request a brochure or learn more, contact the CEL at mgt-cel@buffalo.edu or 716-885-5715.