QB3, the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, is a collaborative research institute focused on advancing innovation in life sciences and climate technology. Based at the University of California, QB3 serves as a hub for early-stage entrepreneurship, networking, and cutting-edge research in biotechnology and climate solutions. The institute aims to address pressing challenges in health and environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary approaches.
QB3 operates several initiatives to support its mission, including the Bakar Labs incubator and the Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub at UC Berkeley. These programs provide resources and infrastructure for startups and researchers to develop groundbreaking technologies. QB3's efforts have garnered recognition, including an East Bay Innovation Award for Bakar Labs, highlighting its significant impact on the biotech ecosystem and climate innovation landscape in California.
