Unlocking Nature for a Sustainable Future
Bringing together state of the art research and resources in a unique innovative ecosystem, our aim is to unlock the power of nature to make a positive impact on all sectors from transportation to building to healthcare.
Collaborate with us today and accelerate positive change.
Discover the range of BPI research activities
Meet BPI Principal Investigators driving bio-based innovation
Bringing research to market for real-world impact
Foster, Dahmen, Hallam, and Ziels are featured in UBC Applied Science's 2025 impact spotlight—showcasing how our community turns ideas into real-world solutions
Featured by UBC Graduate School, Athanasios Kritharis reflects on the early experiences, questions, and turning points that shaped his path into graduate resear
Dr. Sumi Siddiqua and Mahmoud Babalar at UBC Okanagan have developed a dual-layer membrane that captures over 98% of nanoplastics from landfill leachate...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at BPI Community Day 2026—a celebration of collaboration, connection, and community!
This hands-on immersive program invites secondary students to discover how science and creativity can work together to shape a better world. Led by researchers
This annual signature event will showcase the latest scientific and technical advances that BPI researchers have accomplished in the field of bio-based...
UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.
UBC Okanagan is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Coast Salish and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.