06/22/22
Cannabis Industry Design Challenge July 11-July 28
Posted by Tim on June 22, 2022 in Competitions, Event, Networking
Innovate in the Cannabis industry with UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad
July 11th through July 28th, a virtual experience
Apply to participate by July 6th at: https://bit.ly/CannabisDesignChallenge
The Cannabis Industry Design Challenge is a virtual 3-week action-learning challenge designed to inspire innovation, exploration, and entrepreneurship in the emerging cannabis industry. Learn how you can be a part of this growing industry.
Our design challenge is an opportunity to learn about the many tracks, legislations, and research during our TED talk style discussions and presentations from industry experts and professionals.
- History of Cannabis in NYS & Legalization
- Business Plans and Operating in the Industry
- Clinical Research & Development
- Ancillary Support Services
- Dispensary POS Systems
- Medical Industry
- Growing & Sustainability
- Consumer Products/Technology
- Advocacy and Lobbying
Teams will work with mentors and coaches on creating a final presentation of your product or innovation to win up to $3,000 in prizes. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students from all academic programs.
Hosted in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences, UB Libraries, UB Career Design Center, School of Public Health and Health Professions, CanaBuff, and Sativa Remedy.
Note use of marijuana remains illegal on UB Campuses. Refer to the following link for further information https://www.buffalo.edu/news/key-issues/marijuana.html.
