Projects funded by TAF

Since 2011, the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) has helped faculty inventors and scientists turn their research into market-ready technologies. These are the annual award winners:

TAF Class of 2017

Four SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $200,000 to advance commercial readiness of technologies touching information technology, materials, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapeutics.

Dr. Daniele Fabris, University at Albany

Six SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $300,000 to advance commercial readiness of technologies touching information technology, materials, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapeutics

Nanocomposite Films for Low-Cost Passive Solar Applications

Binghamton University
Dr. Wayne Jones
wjones@binghamton.edu

Peptide-based Diabetes and Obesity Therapeutic

University at Buffalo
Dr. Qing Lin
qinglin@buffalo.edu

Next Generation Cardiac Pacemaker

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Dr. Mark Stewart
mark.stewart@downstate.edu

Nanotech Anticancer Drug Delivery System

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Dr. Christopher Nomura
ctnomura@esf.edu

Mobile App for Real Time Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment

Upstate Medical University
Dr. Christopher Neville
nevillec@upstate.edu

Upstate Medical University
Dr. Brian Rieger
riegerb@upstate.edu

Portable and Reliable Crime Scene Investigation Platform

University at Albany
Dr. Igor Lednev
ilednev@albany.edu

TAF Class of 2015

Six SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $275,000 to advance innovations for the treatment of neurological disease and obesity, as well as the development of technologies for diagnostics, experimentation, and therapy.‌

Initial Validation of a Novel in vitro Arrhythmia Drug Safety Screening Assay

University at Buffalo
Dr. Glenna Bett
bett@buffalo.edu

Automated Gel Electrophoresis Detection

University at Albany
Dr. Rabi Musah
musah@albany.edu

Novel Medical Catheter Device with Light Emitting Diodes

Stony Brook University
Dr. Annie Rohan
Annie.Rohan@stonybrook.edu

Improved Diagnosis of Demyelinating Neuropathies Using Magnetic Stimulation

Downstate Medical Center
Dr. Paul Maccabee
paul.maccabee@downstate.edu

Defining the Most Potent SHIP 1 Inhibitory Drug Candidates for Blood Cell Recovery and Treating Obesity

Upstate Medical University
Dr. William Kerr
kerrw@upstate.edu

Development of a Commercial Prototype for the Haptic Controller

Buffalo State College
Dr. Tomás Henriques
henriqjt@buffalostate.edu

TAF Class of 2014 Fall

Five SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000 to advance innovations for the treatment of heart disease, breast cancer, and spinal cord disorders.

Smaller, Lighter Electronic and Medical Devices

University at Buffalo
Dr. Jason Armstrong
Jna4@buffalo.edu

Repurposing Existing Drug for a More Effective Treatment of Breast Cancer

University at Albany
Dr. Douglas Conklin
dconklin@albany.edu

Disposable Spinal Cord Blood Flow Device

Stony Brook University
Dr. Thomas Floyd
Thomas.floyd@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Molecule Enhances Effect of Cholesterol-lowering Drugs

Downstate Medical Center
Dr. M. Mahmood Hussain
Mahmood.hussain@downstate.edu

Nanotech Process Makes Inexpensive Dyes Heat-Resistant

Binghamton University
Dr. Wayne E. Jones
wjones@binghamton.edu

TAF Class of 2014 Spring

Five promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in medical imaging, pharmaceutical, fine chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries.

Scavengers Provide Quick Recovery of Precious Metals

University at Buffalo
Dr. Steven Diver
driver@buffalo.edu

Lifesaving Treatment for Abdominal Trauma and Sepsis

Upstate Medical University
Dr. Gary Nieman
niemang@upstate.edu

Fake Eyes for Glaucoma Screening

College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Dr. Susan Sharfstein
ssharfstein@albany.edu
Technology Receives Angel Investment

Low-Dose MRI Contrast Agent for Renal Imaging

Stony Brook University
Dr. Balaji Sitharaman
balaji.sitharaman@stonybrook.edu

Super-Fast MRI

University at Buffalo
Dr. Leslie Ying
leiying@buffal.edu

TAF Class of 2013 Spring

Five promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in nanotechnology, novel cancer therapeutics and diagnostics, the production of biodiesel, and research tool metrology.

Smaller, Lighter Electronics and Medical Devices

University at Buffalo
Dr. Jason Armstrong
jna4@buffalo.edu

Quality Control for Semiconductor Devices

College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Dr. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik
sshahedipour-sandvik@sunypoly.edu

Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Downstate Medical Center
Dr. Henri Tiedge
tiedge@hscbklyn.edu

New Therapy for Breast and Other Cancers

Stony Brook University
Dr. Sabine Brouxhon

Biomass to Bioethanol

Upstate Medical University
Dr. Stewart N. Loh
lohs@upstate.edu

College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Dr. Arthur J. Stipanovic
astipano@esf.edu

TAF Class of 2012

Six promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $300,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in multispectral imaging, energy-cost reduction, novel antibiotics, assistance for the disabled, weight-loss and suicide prevention.

New Antibiotics for Drug-Resistant Infections

University at Albany, The RNA Institute

Dr. Paul Agris
pagris@albany.edu

True Color Detection for Advanced Manufacturing

University at Buffalo
Dr. Alexander Cartwright

Personal Heating System for Weight Loss

Binghamton University
Dr. Kenneth McLeod
kmcleod@binghamton.edu

A Mobility Assist Sit to Stand Device for Improved Quality of Life

Stony Brook University
Dr. Anurag Purwar
anurag.purwar@stonybrook.edu

Smart Windows for the Improved Energy Efficiency of Buildings

University at Buffalo
Professor Sarbajit Banjeree

Wireless Suicide Detection System

Upstate Medical University
Dr. Andrew Kaufman
kaufman@upstate.edu

TAF Class of 2011

Five promising SUNY-developed technology received a total of $500,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in energy, diagnostics, therapeutics, engineering, and biomimetics.