Innovation Center Success Stories
Discover how Bauer Hall is shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship
Here, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and groundbreaking ventures of our students, alums, and faculty, who have harnessed the resources, mentorship, and collaborative environment of the Innovation Center at Bauer Hall to turn creative ideas into thriving enterprises. From cutting-edge research breakthroughs to successful startups, these awards exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative drive that define the UB community.
| Year | Award | Name | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1st Place Techstar by Google | Necas Collins | Techstar Hosted by Sacred Heart University |
| 2021 | 1st Place — New Product Competition and Connecticut Collegiate Elevator Pitch | Necas Collins | Connecticut Collegiate Elevator Pitch |
| 2021 | 1st Place – Student Entrepreneur Showcase | Clovia McIntosh | UB Student Entrepreneur Club |
| 2021 | 1st Place Personal Business Category | Goncalo Mendes and Lucas Santos | Spring CT Business Plan Competition |
| 2021 | 3rd Place Graduate Posters | Necas Collins | UB Faculty Research Day |
| 2022 | 1st Place – Student Entrepreneur Showcase | Enolda Joseph | UB Student Entrepreneur Club |
| 2022 | Winner – Business Pitch and Final Presentation Award | Thea Marx | NMSA Cup |
| 2023 | 1st Place | Clovia McIntosh | M&T Multicultural Business Lab |
| 2023 | 2nd Place — Commercialization | JP Badara | UB Rise |
| 2023 | 2nd Place — New Product Competition | Unknown | New Product Competition |
| 2023 | 3rd Place | Mihovil Bakobic | Connecticut New Venture Competition |
| 2023 | 3rd Place and Crowd Favorite Award | Mayank Nath | Startup Weekend at Yale University |
| 2023 | 3rd Place Ct New Product Competition | Clovia McIntosh | Inventors Association of Connecticut |
| 2023 | Best Business Plan | Mayank Nath | Connecticut New Venture Competition |
| 2023 | Best Online Submission | Mahmoud Morshedy | Connecticut New Venture Competition |
| 2023 | Double Gold Medal | Bridget and Rob Schulten | San Francisco Ready to Drink Competition |
| 2023 | Innovation Award and Judges Favorite Award | Hamza Naqvi and Amanda | Shark Tank |
| 2023 | Showcase Audience Choice | Clovia McIntosh | Yale Innovation Summit |
| 2023 | Silver Medal | Bridget and Rob Schulten | San Francisco Ready to Drink Competition |
| 2023 | Winner | Suzanne Dawson | Bridgeport Business Challenge Pitch |
| 2023 | Winner | Kelly Elwood | Bridgeport Business Challenge Pitch |
| 2024 | 1st Place Equity Venture in the Commercial Potential Division | Tanyaradzwa Matasva | UB Faculty Research Day |
| 2024 | Best in Showcase | Thea Marx | Yale Innovation Summit |
| 2024 | New Product Competition – Winner | Rajiv Bishwokarma | Entrepreneurship Foundation |
| 2024 | New Product Competition – Winner | Crovala | Entrepreneurship Foundation |
| 2024 | New Product Competition – Winner | TJ Elgin | Entrepreneurship Foundation |
| 2024 | New Product Competition – Winner | Brandon Ross | Entrepreneurship Foundation |