We support the future of research in NB.
Research and innovation for a thriving New Brunswick
ImpactWe support the future of research in NB.
Research and innovation for a thriving New Brunswick
ImpactWe support the future of research in NB.
Research and innovation for a thriving New Brunswick
ImpactFUNDING
The pivotal role of ResearchNB in our research ecosystem.
From attracting researchers and clinical talent to creating opportunities for New Brunswick's research ecosystem - we facilitate the complex critical connections research needs to be successful from the ground up.
The purpose-driven research and innovation we promote changes lives, strengthen the research ecosystem and leads to innovative practices and products. Together, we're shaping a thriving research and innovation space that empowers New Brunswick to reach its full potential.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Our Areas of Impact
Health
The sector emphasizes community-based care, innovative health solutions, and collaborative research, with a focus on prevention, primary care, and support for aging populations.
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Energy
New Brunswick's energy research ecosystem is a collaborative network of researchers, government bodies, industry partners, and community organizations working to advance energy innovation and sustainability.
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Forestry
Funding for forestry research is provided through various grants, government investments, and industry contributions, all aimed at fostering innovation, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting economic growth in the forestry sector.
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Oceans
Oceans research efforts address areas such as marine biology, aquaculture, oceanography, and fisheries sustainability, with a particular emphasis on coastal and marine ecosystems.
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Agriculture
New Brunswick's agricultural research ecosystem is a collaborative network of researchers, government bodies, industry partners, and community organizations focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and innovation.
ImpactIMPACT STORIES
Research projects with impact.
Using NB-Grown Research to Solve Community Issues
Dr. William (Bill) McIver’s CV reads like an encyclopedia of innovation. Over the past 30 years, his work as a computer science researcher has touched more than 15 different industry…
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Innovation in Service of the Public Good
In many contexts, the words “safety” and “innovation” appear as opposites. Innovation requires a spirit of risk-taking, which seems to run counter to the instinct for security and protection. Unless,…
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Boots on the Ground, Eyes in the Sky: Reinventing Forest Management
Forestry is one of New Brunswick’s oldest industries. Through the efforts of a collaborative research centre in Edmundston, it has also become one of the most innovative. Forestry is one…
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NB Data Centre Revolutionizes Government Decision-Making
Just looking at the plain brick building on the UNB campus, you’d never know that the activities of the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) touch every…
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Taking Research to the Factory Floor
“The world is constantly evolving. And right now, it’s growing exponentially and companies that don’t know how to adapt, they die. It’s as simple as that.” Jeanne Charbonneau calls herself…
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Relieving the Burden on Caregivers Through Action Research
Dr. Michelle Lafrance has spent much of her career listening for hidden meanings in the stories New Brunswick women tell about their experiences with depression. As a researcher in psychology,…
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Organizations we’re proud to partner with:
TESTIMONIALS
What New Brunswickers Think
“I'm very happy to inform you that my CIHR project grant was funded in this competition for 5 years. Thank you for your continued support, collaboration, and mentorship. I thank our funding stakeholders (ResearchNB, Dal Advancement, River Phillip Foundation, HSF-NB) for their continued support in helping me strengthen the grant with sustainability and bridge funding. This would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our research team, collaborators, department, faculty, institutional leadership, and MRDO office, which supported the application and saw it through over the last three CIHR grant cycles. ”
EVENTS
Don’t miss out on the action.
Stay ahead in New Brunswick's Research Ecosystem. Our events provide valuable insights, collaborations, and networking opportunities for innovators, researchers, students, and industry partners. Join us!
03 June 2025
Atlantic BioCon 2025
The ResearchNB team first conceptualized BIOCON in 2012, with support from Innov. Since then, the conference has continued to grow...
16 June 2025 In Person
BIO Boston
The BIO 2025 International Convention—the world’s largest biotech event—will take place June 16-19, 2025, in Boston, drawing over 20,000 attendees from 70+ countries....
20 November 2025 In Person
Health Research Symposium 2025
Save the date! Thursday & Friday, November 20th & 21st. Fredericton Convention Center, 670 Queen St, New Brunswick.
