A leader in the new media industry, BNMI has established its role as an innovator, collaborator, and resource for digital media research across Canada and internationally. Bringing together visiting artists, industry experts, university-based researchers, government, and educators, BNMI connects the art and science of new media in its inspiring Rocky Mountain location.

The Advanced Research Technology Labs (ART Labs) were founded to enhance BNMI research and project work in the areas of visualization, collaborative systems, and mobile media. These labs also facilitate post-doctoral training opportunities, work study opportunities, applied research residencies, and partnerships and alliances with organization and industry stakeholders in information technology and digital media.