Partner with UBC Science

Strong fundamental research is a cornerstone of innovation, and key to healthy people, societies, ecosystems and economies. UBC Science researchers have played a major role in the University's success in technology transfer and commercialization, and are committed to partnerships that centre community needs and interests. Explore industry facing and collaborative opportunities across the Faculty.

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Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Across the mathematical, chemical and physical sciences, UBC Science offers industry-facing expertise in advanced materials, medical devices, nano-devices, quantum materials, complex fluids, advanced laser spectroscopy, accelerated testing of electronics components, and more. 

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Ecosystem Services and Conservation Policy

UBC's track record in institutional sustainability, and rankings in environmental and biodiversity research, are second to none. Our collaborative research clusters in international fisheries economics, Indigenous fisheries, environmental and spatial statistics, sustainable resource development and utilization, engage with communities, NGOs, governments, and corporations around the globe.

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Graphics and Visual Analytics

Researchers with UBC Science have made vital contributions to Vancouver's technology ecosystem. Explore collaborative research opportunities with Graphics, Animation and New Media Network, Imager Laboratory for Graphics, Visualization and HCI, and Intelligent User Interfaces Group. Hire undergraduate student talent from related UBC Science co-ops and learn more about related spinoff companies and industry training programs.

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IT, Data Science and AI

Led by the Data Science Institute and UBC Computer Science, the Faculty offers a wide range of industry support across the computational sciences--including in data-rich problems, information design, AI, security, network research, software practices, game theory, and machine learning. 

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Healthcare and Biotechnology

Many of Vancouver's biotechnology and health care startups originated at UBC, and research talent across the sectors is overwhelming trained at the university. Explore collaborative research opportunities with the Life Sciences Institute, Centre for Tuberculosis Research, Michael Smith Lab, Proteomics Core Facility, Biostatistical Research Group, ubcFLOW, and a range of sequencing facilities. 

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Resources and Critical Minerals

UBC Science houses an unusually strong constellation of industry-facing research clusters focused on resources, critical minerals, and next generation energy production and conservation. Many operate at the interface of science, engineering, law, economics and public policy to lend comprehensive expertise in sustainable resource development research.

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Statistical Consulting and Finance

Explore collaborative research opportunities at UBC with the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, Applied Statistics and Data Science Group, Game Theory and Decision Theory Group, Biostatistical Research Group, and Forest Products Stochastic Modeling Group. Hire undergraduate student talent from related UBC Science co-ops and learn more about related spinoff companies and industry training programs.

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

Faculty of Science

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