NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials

The National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Bio-Inspired Materials is based at the University of Fribourg. This interdisciplinary center is an internationally recognized hub for paradigm-shifting research, innovation, and education in the domain of “smart” materials whose function and design are inspired by nature.

SPECIAL ISSUE

Showcasing 12 years of bio-inspired research

The NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials has capped its 12‑year mission with a special issue of the journal Advanced Functional Materials, highlighting how nature‑inspired design can transform future technologies.

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HEALING PROCESS

A 3D printable scaffold to support fast bone growth

A bone-like composite developed by NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials researchers at EPFL uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an energy-efficient, room-temperature process. The…

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FINAL EVENT

Celebrating bio-inspired research

Join us on June 19 and 20, 2026, in the beautiful city of Fribourg, Switzerland, for an International Bio-Inspired Materials Conference, marking the culmination of over a decade of groundbreaking research,…

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