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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Congratulations to the 11 BPI researchers who have been awarded funding through the 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program.The NSERC Discovery Research Program provides long-term support for investigator-led research, enabling scientists and engineers to pursue new ideas, advance fundamental…
Watch BPI's Wood Leather at Science World's FIFA Experience. Screening daily through Sept. 7 in the Science Theatre after the Christine Sinclair film.
NSERC highlights Dr. Mohammad Arjmand’s collaborative research on ultra-lightweight materials that shield electronics from electromagneti
BPI Connect 2026 shines a spotlight on the latest scientific and technical advancements in sustainable bio-based materials developed by BPI researchers. We exte
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at BPI Community Day 2027—a celebration of collaboration, connection, and community!
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.