Santiago, Chile – Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), one of Chile’s leading private universities, has joined the Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA), reinforcing its commitment to international collaboration, research excellence, and sustainable innovation.
Founded in 1988 and named after the renowned Chilean-Venezuelan intellectual Andrés Bello, UNAB has grown into one of Chile’s largest and most comprehensive universities. Today, the university operates across three main sites and multiple campuses in Santiago, Viña del Mar, and Concepción, offering a broad range of academic programs through its twelve faculties including Life Sciences, Engineering, Exact Sciences, Medicine, Architecture, Business and Economics, and Rehabilitation Sciences
UNAB is emerging as a leading player in Chile’s bioeconomy, with strong research capabilities in plant biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and circular economy solutions. Its research centers are developing climate-resilient crops, valorizing agricultural residues, advancing marine and aquaculture research, and creating bio-based products for food, health, and cosmetic applications. By combining cutting-edge science with industry partnerships, UNAB is helping drive the transition toward a more sustainable, innovation-driven bioeconomy. 🌱🔬♻️
By becoming a member of the Global Bioeconomy Alliance, UNAB joins an international network dedicated to advancing the transition toward a sustainable bio-based economy through interdisciplinary research, innovation, education, and global partnerships. The membership creates new opportunities for scientific exchange and collaborative initiatives addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable resource management, circular economy solutions, and biotechnology.
UNAB’s multidisciplinary academic environment provides a strong foundation for contributing to the Alliance’s mission. Researchers and students from across the university’s faculties will have opportunities to engage with international partners, develop innovative research projects, and strengthen knowledge transfer in areas that support sustainable development.
The Global Bioeconomy Alliance welcomes Universidad Andrés Bello as a new member and looks forward to fostering long-term cooperation with its academic community. Together, the Alliance and UNAB aim to strengthen international research networks, promote sustainable innovation, and contribute to the development of bioeconomy solutions that generate environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Universidad Andrés Bello Joins the Global Bioeconomy Alliance
