TechBuffalo

06/15/2026

Join Accelerate AI for hands-on lessons from our region's foremost leaders in the field, including Radial Ventures and University at Buffalo.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how all organizations operate. But for many small and midsized businesses, the challenge isn’t awareness – it’s knowing where to start and what will actually move the needle. Accelerate AI is designed to help you cut through the noise with expert-led guidan...

06/13/2026

Over the last 2 days, we took 200+ interns from 65+ companies through Ingram Micro's new downtown office for our PowerUpTech Intern Foundations events.

Interns participated in AI workshops across Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, and Claude and learned power skills on project management, collaboration in the workplace, and more.

A HUGE thank you to all our presenters and the Ingram team for opening their door to the emerging talent of our region, showing them the opportunity and momentum here in Buffalo.

06/08/2026

Last week we kicked off PowerUpTech 2026 and the energy in the room said it all.

This summer we'll take 240+ interns from 65+ employers through a bunch of high-impact events across the summer.

Students make the most of their summer, employers create a strong intern experience, and emerging talent sees more reasons to stay in Buffalo post-graduation.

This is just the start. More to come all summer long!

06/08/2026

Our very own Rachel Eastlack joined the TechXY Podcast to share how her work helps bring opportunity to more students and families across Western New York!

TechXY Turbo, Episode 15

06/04/2026

This is how we connect the classroom to the innovation economy.

At TechBuffalo, we're implementing a K-to-Gray talent strategy so we can meet the urgency of today while cultivating a deep bench for tomorrow.

As part of a pilot program, Nichols School recently entered a partnership with TechBuffalo to continue integrating AI into its instructional design and curriculum.

06/04/2026

We had a great time this weekend at AI Tech Jam! 🎉

Students from several district schools jumped into teams at the University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York, rolled up their sleeves, and spent the weekend exploring what AI can do. With support from UB student mentors and after 9 million tokens used and a ton of vibe coding, these high schoolers built some incredible products.

And it wasn't just the students. Teachers got in on it too, digging into AI literacy and classroom applications, and leaving with ideas they can use right away.

Our work offers a glimpse into Buffalo's future, and with students like this it's certainly bright!

05/18/2026

We’re hiring three summer interns to join the TechBuffalo team.

If you’re passionate about helping make Buffalo the best it can be, and have skills in communications, data/AI, or event planning, we’d love to hear from you. This could be your chance to work on meaningful projects that support Buffalo’s growing tech and innovation community.

Learn more and apply 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04gYWdV0

05/15/2026

What does an innovation economy look like when it works for everyone?

In Buffalo, we're finding out. 43North has established WNY as a destination for world-class startups, but that's only part of the story.

The soon-to-open Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is expanding access to the innovation economy for people who don't have a four-year degree, creating new on-ramps into tech, entrepreneurship, and the jobs of tomorrow.

05/05/2026

Got an idea? Build it.

Startup Wednesday is a 4-week sprint to go from concept → launch with real mentors, real teams, and real stakes.

A month-long build-focused program in Buffalo, connecting entrepreneurs and developers every Wednesday. Join us to build your startup idea!

05/04/2026

Our very own Rachel Eastlack will be moderating this upcoming Say Yes Buffalo Employer Think Tank speaker series "Creating Space for Young Women in Tech." Join on May 7, 10am-12pm. https://hubs.ly/Q04cvJq90