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.

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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SPECIAL BLEND

Magnetic tunable colors inspired by nature

NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials researchers have developed a simple method to create dazzling hues using polymers, mimicking the behaviour of cuttlefish and octopuses. Potential applications include adaptive…

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