Founded in 2016, the Northern Analytical Laboratory Services (NALS) at the University of Northern British Columbia serves as a comprehensive hub for scientific analysis in Prince George, BC. Equipped with advanced instrumentation, NALS performs accredited analyses across biological, chemical, and physical sciences for various sectors.

In 2022, the federal agency PacifiCan invested $1.92 million to establish the Northern BC Environmental & Climate Solutions Innovation Hub within NALS. This initiative accelerates the development of new technologies and materials, targeting environmental issues in areas such as water management, mining, forestry, and bioenergy.