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applied research at bcit


research. development. solutions.

Research conducted at BCIT focuses on activities with industrial and commercial relevance, where partnerships lead to benefits for the institution, business and industry, and students.

The BCIT Technology Centre is the institute's applied research and technology transfer office. Through this centre businesses and industry can access BCIT's extensive research and development resources. These include:

  • A team of full-time researchers working in a wide range of fields
  • Faculty and students from approximately 200 technical programs
  • Unique research facilities and equipment.
in the spotlight

Applied research team taps sun to power hydrogen generation system
Innovative thinking realizes the art of the possible. B.C. Institute of Technology’s Photovoltaic...

Green roof research grows with federal funding at BCIT
Green roof technology research and development is on a growth trend in B.C. David L. Emerson,...

BCIT-designed renewable hydrogen generation system showcased
Researchers at the National Research Council Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC-IFCI) unveiled...