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.
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Since entering its GREx phase in 2020, BPI has demonstrated significant growth and impact across research, innovation, and funding. These figures represent documented outcomes from calendar years 2020–2025 based on available reporting and may not capture the full scope of BPI’s accomplishments.
Congratulations to Dr. Feng Jiang on being named a 2026 Member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. A leading resea
As UBC celebrates more than 300 spin-off companies, BPI researchers Harry Brumer, Johan Foster, Hongbin Li and Vikram Yadav are behind several of its newest ven
We're hiring a Technical Analyst to support the advancement of sustainable technologies from research toward real-world applications. Apply by September 14, 202
Join us for an Intergenerational March in recognition of Orange Shirt Day (OSD), hosted by the Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry. This event refle
Biomanufacturing technologies must address challenges across the entire production pathway—from intracellular metabolism and product storage to feedstock proces
Join this Lunch & Learn featuring BPI Principal Investigator Dr. Christopher Moraes, who recently joined the Institute, and BPI postdoctoral fellow Dr. Athanasi
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.