Programs and Initiatives

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Catalyzing innovation

Campus as a Living Lab has been an approach to innovation and applied research at the UBC since the mid-2000's. Over 20 years, living lab projects have taken on a variety of forms and today many programs across the university engage in living lab research and activities.

Latest updates

UBC Vancouver CLL Fund switches to 2-year funding model

September 24th, 2024

Featured Programs and Initiatives
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CLL Fund Competition - Vancouver

The CLL Fund Competition provides seed funding for teams to explore, develop and test new 'living lab' ideas and projects.
UBCO Campus as a Living Lab 2024 Competition

CLL Fund Competition - Okanagan

UBC Okanagan’s CLL program offers its faculty and staff a unique opportunity to incubate, test, and demonstrate innovative research ideas in a real-world setting, embedded on campus lands or within its communities.
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Research Support

Our team supports collaborations between academic excellence and operational expertise, facilitating the co-creation and co-development of living lab projects. We also provide assistance with major grant proposals that incorporate the living lab concept and methodology.
PARTNER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES