This prestigious research institute can be found on the colony Ur, one of the oldest colonies. It is said that here is where the first important breakthroughs were made towards the wonderful genetic sciences the 100 Worlds takes for granted. Bio-genetic research is still the main focus of the institute but it hs since expanded itself to open departments in charge of physics and other such sciences. The Ur Institute is special in that it receives funding from COICA as well as the from its own colony. There are many projects going on in the bowels of this institute that anyone from outside the 100 Worlds would be disgusted to come across.