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
Waste-to-fuel innovation is accelerating, with Dr. Tony Bi’s team developing pyrolysis oil from forestry and agricultural residues.
The BPI Community Day 2026 is celebra on the evening of February 12, uniting over 150 researchers, faculty, and staff in a celebration of the strength, diversit
Daniela Vargas Figueroa from the Energy Reduction in Mechanical Pulping group shares her insights on how to better support female scientists and close the gende
Nanocellulose, including nanocrystals and nanofibers, has been widely identified as a sustainability enabler across many sectors. While the literature on the be
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.