Life Sciences Innovation and Future Technologies (LIFT) Centre

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According to the University of Alberta, the Biological Sciences Building at the University of Alberta will be transformed into a collaborative, high-service research and teaching space known as the Life Sciences Innovation and Future Technologies (LIFT) Centre. The LIFT Centre will be a hub for interdisciplinary teaching and research across the colleges and standalone faculties, bringing together STEM and life sciences researchers, faculty, students and industry leaders to foster collaboration and discovery.

The Government of Alberta has contributed $100 million in capital funding for the project.

Municipality:	Edmonton
Sector:	Institutional
Type:	Post-Secondary
Schedule:	2027 - 2029
Estimated Cost:	$218.7M
Stage:	Proposed Projects are proposed from the time they are announced to the start of construction. For substage fields, see our methodologies page.
Developer:	University of Alberta
Project Website:	https://www.ualberta.ca/en/university-services-operations-finance/initiatives/infrastructure/life-sciences-innovation-future-technologies-centre.html
Related Links:	Apr 14, 2025 - CBC