Where innovation, talent, and opportunity converge.
Buffalo’s technology ecosystem is no longer quietly rising — it’s poised for take-off. With bold investments, high-growth companies, deep talent pipelines, and a cost-competitive environment, Western New York is becoming a smart choice for the people and companies building the future.
A City to Scale
Buffalo’s deep talent pipelines, affordability, quality of life, and strategic location combine to ensure companies can launch and grow here.
ACV — A true product of Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ACV was a winner of the 43North pitch competition, eventually scaling to become Buffalo’s first software unicorn.
Odoo — Global SaaS giant Odoo chose Buffalo for its US East Coast HQ, creating over 300 tech and tech-adjacent jobs and helping to ignite the downtown core.
M&T Bank — Headquartered in Buffalo, M&T Bank has invested heavily in its tech workforce and capabilities, transforming downtown office space into Tech Hubs and creating thousands of technologist jobs.
Radial Ventures — A venture studio spinning out AI-powered companies at rapid velocity, led by ACV’s co-founder Dan Magnuszewski.
If you’re looking for more stories from Buffalo’s fast moving innovation economy, check out Series B, our ecosystem’s storytelling engine.
Moving in AI
Buffalo is leading in the industries of tomorrow, preparing talent for growing opportunities and launching industry-disrupting companies.
Advanced AI Degrees — Graduate enrollment in AI at the University at Buffalo has grown by 1,360% since 2020.
Empire AI — A $400 million public-private initiative embedded at the University at Buffalo helping New York State build and govern artificial intelligence.
The Brookings Institute — Dubbed Buffalo a ‘focused mover’ in AI.
AI-native Startups — AI-first startups like Guidesly, Spiky AI, Heron AI, and more are scaling right here in Buffalo.
Tech Employers
Tech in Buffalo, at a glance
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Money raised by Buffalo startups is up 5x over the last 5 years
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UB spent $540 M on research in FY 24, a 28 % jump since 2020
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Upstate New York has the cleanest electric power profile in the U.S., according to EPA eGRID data
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Buffalo has 46 colleges and universities within 100 miles of downtown
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Federally-designated Tech Hub will ensure 25% of all U.S. chips are made in Upstate NY by 2035
Buffalo Tech Communities
Buffalo is known as ‘The City of Good Neighbors’ because building community is what we do. Check out these meetup groups and micro-communities within our growing tech ecosystem to find your place. If you need help, reach out and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
BootSector
BootSector’s mission is to empower, educate, and support the next generation of local entrepreneurs and startup leaders. They host weekly meetups; an online slack community; various community and training events including Buffalo Startup Coffee
Buffalo Data Science Community
Share knowledge about data science, coding, statistics, and all things tech – one month at a time. Every first Wednesday of the month at a different sponsor location throughout the WNY area, BDSC hosts an array of seminars, workshops, and presentations brought to you by local professionals and subject matter experts. No experience required!
Buffalo DevOps
DevOps Buffalo is a non-profit led, community that aims to assemble local tech practitioners to bring the global DevOps mission to this city. Join the Buffalo Devs Slack channel members for once-a-month meetups at Spot Coffee. Discuss topics and exchange ideas regarding software development and IT operations (and everything in between)!
Buffalo Game Space
Buffalo Game Space is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people make games, by offering educational, mentorship, and equipment resources to both professional and aspiring game developers.
Buffalo RUST Meetup
The Buffalo Rust Meetup is a meetup for anyone in the Western New York area interested in the Rust Programming Language (rustlang), whether you are an experienced developer, a hobbyist, or just looking to learn more about Rust.
Buffalo Women In Agile
The Buffalo network of Women in Agile Meetup was established to support Women in Agile with the aim of creating a learning and networking community through member facilitated sessions, presentations, and engaging and fun activities. We call upon all levels of Agile professionals (Scrum Masters, Agile Business Analysts, Software Developers, Testers, Agile Coaches, Agile Trainers, Agile Enthusiasts, and more!) who are passionate about helping promote Women in Agile to join us to learn new things and meet new people!
Buffalo WordPress Meetup
The Buffalo WordPress Meetup is the place for Buffalo and WNY WordPress users, developers, and designers to get in touch and network with one another. Whether you’re completely new with WordPress or have been using it since it first moved from B2 we’re here to create a fun and educational meetup.
Infosec 716
This is an informal meetup of Western New York information security practitioners for conversation and knowledge sharing. Whether you’re a student with an interest in the field, a CISO with decades of experience, or somewhere in between, we all have new things to learn and new frontiers to conquer. All are welcome! Check out https://www.meetup.com/infosec-716/
InfoTechWNY
Formed in 1998, InfoTech WNY is a rapidly growing consortium of multi-sized software, hardware, telecommunications companies, government and economic agencies, and educational institutions. The purpose of the organization is to address various industry-specific issues such as workforce availability, industry image, technology transfer, networking, access to financing, and attracting new business to the region.
HubSpot User Group (HUG) Buffalo
The HubSpot User Group (HUG) program is here to help you connect with other HubSpot users. HUGs serve to educate and inspire customers and users to be more successful by providing support, community and product education.
WNY AgTech meetup Powered by BootSector
A monthly meetup and network with other entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, and experts passionate about driving innovation in agriculture. Events feature engaging speakers, interactive activities, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking to create new AgTech solutions, improve your farming operations, fund AgTech startups, or share your expertise, you are welcome!
WIT WNY Meetup
Be in Buffalo, Forge Buffalo, and TechBuffalo, organizers of the Annual March Women in Tech WNY event, host a networking meetup every other month around different topics in tech. Check out our events page for upcoming meetups.
Women in Tech Network
WiT Network is a global and local Not For Profit organization providing inspiration, education, mentoring, networking, and practical advice to empower women (and men) to build and grow their careers in technology and pursue their ambitions.
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