Advancing Global Decarbonization

UBC is a global leader in industrial decarbonization, driving research and innovation in clean energy, battery storage, hydrogen and fuel cells, and carbon capture technologies.

Researchers at UBC are advancing next-generation energy storage solutions, including different battery types and their sustainable recycling methods.

UBC is developing cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production, artificial photosynthesis, and biorefinery processes to produce renewable fuels. Innovative carbon capture technologies and energy-efficient solutions to reduce industrial emissions.

Through strong collaborations with industry and government, UBC is accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future by advancing practical, scalable solutions for a range of sectors.

Spinoff Ventures

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VulcanX Energy

Low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon solutions to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions.

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Mangrove Lithium

Providing efficient, modular refining technology to produce battery-grade lithium, supporting the electrification of transportation sectors and reducing industrial carbon footprints.

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ARCA

Accelerating natural mineralization processes to transform mine tailings into carbon sinks, enabling large-scale CO₂ removal within existing industrial operations.

Centres of Research Excellence

Clean Energy Research Centre

CERC advances groundbreaking technologies, such as hydrogenation reactors, CO2-to-methanol devices, and waste-to-energy systems, all aimed at decarbonizing industries and accelerating the adoption of low carbon fuels.

Battery Innovation Centre

Focusing on advanced energy storage solutions such as redox flow batteries, carbon-composite batteries, solid-state lithium-tellurium batteries, and efficient recycling processes, the Centre creates scalable and cost-effective circular capabilities for energy storage systems.

Smart Hydrogen Energy District

A city-scale innovation platform integrating urban assets to develop new technologies for clean energy and economic models. It focuses on hydrogen production, energy storage, and digital infrastructure, providing a testbed for scalable, low-carbon solutions that bridge technology, policy, and business opportunities.

Industry Partners

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Smart Manufacturing

UBC is at the forefront of Smart Manufacturing, driving innovation in additive manufacturing, advanced materials processing, automation, and robotics.

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Innovative Materials

UBC is at the cutting edge of innovative materials research, with a focus on advancing composite technologies, nanomaterials, bioproducts, and polymer circularity.

Partner with UBC Applied Science

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Why Partner With Us?

Take advantage of our expertise, infrastructure and talent to gain a competitive edge, make a difference in your industry and contribute to a better world.

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Partnerships in Action

Our case studies show how we collaborate with our entrepreneurial partners to advance ideas into reality. Read about our industry partnerships.

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Research Centres + Institutes

Our multidisciplinary expertise is creating innovations that make the world a better place. Partner with us and gain access to our world-class infrastructure and expertise.

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Let's work together

Join us. Bring research and innovation insight to your biggest challenges. We work with industry, non-profit and government partners to accelerate solutions for the future.

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