Presenter Profiles

A startup company developing a monitoring system that pinpoints operating problems in solar photovoltaic systems and report them over the internet for appropriate dispatch of service personnel.

An audio visual contracting company that has developed and launched the SVS 300 line of portable AV systems targeted for use in the educational and corporate markets. 

Offers small to medium size businesses a significant (30%+) cost savings in voice and data telecommunications expense through a complete network-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) platform called X-Tone.

The winner of the University at Buffalo's Panasci Business Plan contest in 2005. The company is a start-up that intends to become the leading provider of consumer product pricing information in the online retail market, with an initial concentration on the eBay market.

The winner of the University at Buffalo's Panasci Business Plan Contest in 2003. The company has designed and is offering to the education community the first universally practical solution for reporting assessment data as required by State and Federal education programs.

The initial focus of the Company's CRO activities is on the assessment of drug efficacy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease based on data gathered at doctor's offices, multi-practice clinics, and hospitals using the Company's proprietary Cerebral Assessment Technology.

Provides optical measurement products and services to the high value specialty films, medical device, and pharmaceutical, ophthalmics, and precision optics industries.

A pre-revenue WNY manufacturing company, formed in 2002, for production of small, tight-tolerance, precision ceramic components, offering significant, long term product advantages and superior customer economics. 

A fuel cell engineering and manufacturing company located in an Economic Development Zone at the Buffalo Free Trade Center.

Formed out of two profitable companies, Crosswater Digital Media, LLC ("CDM") is an existing, revenue generating enterprise which produces, sells, delivers, and monitors targeted digital entertainment and advertising at the point of sale in retail; produces and delivers message-on-hold services; and produces original product for traditional media services.

Intends to commercialize a minimally invasive next-generation Ventricular Assist Device ("VAD"), called the MYOTECH MYO-VAD. The MYO-VAD is a flexible polymer cup that can be installed around the heart in approximately 3 minutes.

Developed revolutionary intellectual property to digitally monitor the anaerobic fermentation process for the production of alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer.

An emerging biotechnology company located in Buffalo, New York that discovers and develops improved products for the oral and dermal health care markets.

Developed a revolutionary processing method for the production of biodiesel at a profitable level without government subsidies, or tax incentives.

Founded in 2001, provides food retailers an interactive recipe and coupon center located in the meat and seafood aisle.

New and exciting proprietary soft construction/building block toys that are fun, educational and encourages physical activity.

The leading provider of wireless software applications for crisis communications and incident management.

Intends to launch an English language entertainment channel on cable and satellite targeting 8 million American Muslims in 2004.

Medical informatics company with core expertise in the development of comprehensive point-of-care diagnostic software focused on the visually diagnosable areas of medicine.

Offers a comprehensive and fully integrated suite of software solutions and professional services targeted to the correctional healthcare market.

Manufactures Infasurf (calfactant) a drug that is life saving for newborn babies with respiratory failure from lung surfactant deficiency.

IBI has been acquiring a series of complementary technologies from Cornell University and integrating them along with other technologies into a biosensor platform with applications in multiple markets.

Developed and sells VIGILANCE™ Safe Indoor Air System. The system, based on Ultra Violet Light and High Efficiency Filtration, can be installed in any forced air system, where it will protect the building from the distribution of naturally occurring organisms or biological, chemical or radioactive warfare agents. 

Develops innovative manufacturing knowledge mapping and discovery software for product development and quality engineering that automatically converts geometric feature in a CAD model into manufacturing strategies.