Program

Final presentations: 4:30-7:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024
$75,000 in startup funding and business services

Overview

The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition was created by the UB School of Management and the UB Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships. Funded with a $1 million endowment from the late Henry A. Panasci Jr., the program brings UB students from science, technology, business and other disciplines together to maximize their potential to create viable businesses in Western New York.

The competition is hosted by UB’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad.

Agenda Judges Panel Finalists Special Thanks Sponsors
Time Session
4:30-5:30 p.m.

UB’s impact and connection to the Western New York entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the region’s  Fashion Entrepreneurs, including demo tables, foodpreneurs and networking.
5:40-5:55 p.m.

Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Kristen Cronyn, founder/Owner, Meet & Eat Charcuterie, and Mercedes Wilson, founder/owner of Sadie’s Foods, will serve as masters of ceremony.

Ananth Iyer, dean and professor, UB School of Management
5:55-6:20 p.m.

Team Presentations

  • Empasta
  • J+J
  • DUCCS
6:20-6:35 p.m.

Recognize Luminary Award Recipients

 

Hadar Borden, director, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad, and the Western New York Prosperity Fellowship program

6:35-7 p.m.

Team Presentations

  • HIVE
  • Exergi
  • Connext

7-7:20 p.m.

 While judges deliberate, enjoy a Fashion Show featuring styles from Western New York’s Fashionpreneurs and music by DJ Jamil Crews, founder and CEO of Crews Control Media.

7:20-7:30 p.m.

Presentation of Awards
 
Brian Hamluk, vice president for Student Life, University at Buffalo

Hadar Borden, director, Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad, and the Western New York Prosperity Fellowship program