Teams compete for startup funding and business services valued at $75,000
The Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) was created by the UB School of Management and the UB Office of Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships and is funded with a $1 million endowment from the late Henry A. Panasci Jr. to facilitate and promote the commercialization of UB-generated technologies.
Hosted by UB's Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad (CoLab), the event brings together UB students from all academic disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York.
Five finalist teams give live pitch-style presentations in April each year, competing for a top prize of $25,000 in startup capital and in-kind services valued at $40,000. A $10,000 prize is given to the second-place team.
Who should apply?
You should apply if you are ready to take your student-led business to the next level of growth. It is anticipated that the concepts will be at the earliest stages of development yet embrace sound technologies and innovations.
Interested in competing?
Visit management.buffalo.edu/panasci
Network to form your team
Develop your idea – deadline to apply, February 23, 2025
Special training sessions and one-on-one venture coaching are available through the CoLab to help make your idea shine on the main stage. Meet with a coach by signing up here.
Attend an information session:
- January 13, 2025 – at 4:00 pm ET via zoom, RSVP Here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Blackstone ... essionRSVP
- February 6, 2025 –Innovate & Caffeinate in 340 SU to network with past Panasci participants
Are you ready to launch your business idea?
For application materials and timing for the 2024 competition, visit management.buffalo.edu/panasci.
Questions? Stop in or get in touch!
UB North Campus
340 Student Union
Tel: 716-645-8111
ubcolab@buffalo.edu