Talent Powers Your Company and Our Economy
TechBuffalo is building a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible tech ecosystem – creating the talent density needed for companies to thrive right here in Western New York. We orchestrate the region’s talent ecosystem — aligning programs, partners, and employers into a cohesive system that attracts, retains, and grows the talent powering Buffalo’s future.
Join the employers, educators, and civic partners working to grow Buffalo’s digital innovation economy. Whether through internships, program collaborations, sponsorships, or workforce insights, partnering with TechBuffalo puts your company at the center of the region’s next chapter of growth.
PowerUp Your Summer Internship Program!
PowerUpTech transforms individual internships into a shared regional experience – bringing interns together across dozens of companies for shared professional growth, mentorship, and community-building that creates lasting ties and strengthens Buffalo’s ability to attract and retain top talent.
Past PowerUpTech interns have seen over a 21% increase in positive sentiment toward Buffalo as a tech hub from beginning to completion of the program.
Participating employers receive access to a database of pre-vetted interns excited to spend their summer in Buffalo. Free housing is also available for a select group of out-of-town interns.
Your interns — whether hired through our database or on your own — will receive a Live-Work-Play immersion in Buffalo and join an alumni network of 500+, deepening their ties to our region.
Buffalo’s Innovation Economy
Buffalo’s tech scene is growing fast—and employers across the country are taking notice. The region is home to top research universities, a steady pipeline of computer science graduates, and a surge of startups and enterprise tech teams shaping Western New York’s digital future.
When you hire here, you tap into a collaborative, values-driven community – where innovation meets affordability and companies invest for the long term.
