How to Join

Do you have an idea for a project or process that doesn't fit within conventional research domains? A radical idea that crosses disciplinary boundaries? Or do you simply have a passionate need to explore in unconventional ways?

Apply to a BLUE Program

Whether you have an "out-there" idea—or ideas—already ruminating in your mind, or are simply the type that has a passionate need to explore strange notions and learn in unconventional ways, we want to hear from you.

BLUE Residency

Semester-long interdisciplinary residency to pursue a project of your own design

BLUE for Ocean Plastics

Tackle the ocean plastics crisis with ocean clean up company, 4ocean

BLUE for Cancer Treatment

Reimagining cancer treatment with cancer research company, Farcast Biosciences

See Current Programs

Be part of our community

Still considering a BLUE program but want to get involved in the meantime? We are open all-year-round to students who show enthusiasm and initiative in developing their ideas with the B21 community.

By being a community member, students receive the following:

A unique 3rd space
Access to the Building 21 facility to work on their ideas

A scholar community
Being part of an interdisciplinary community of scholars who are developing ideas in parallel

Building 21 Hosted Events
Participating in events that facilitate knowledge and perspective sharing, feedback, and collective inspiration

Book a meeting to enquire