Micro & Nano is a non-profit scientific society, founded in 2004 by 6 academic institutions and 65 scientists, established as a civil-law partnership under Articles 741-748 of the Greek Civil Code. Today it brings together the country’s academic community, along with numerous spin-offs and companies active in the Digital Technologies of Micro(Nano)electronics and Micro(Nano)technology.

It acts as a bridge between research, education, and industry, supporting technology transfer and the utilization of scientific knowledge for the benefit of the economy and society.

Vision

To establish Greece as a strong international player in Digital Technologies at the micro- and nano-scale.

Mission

To promote research, education, and collaboration between research centers, universities, and industry, aiming at the dissemination and exploitation of knowledge across the broader field of micro- and nanotechnology.

Fields of Activity

• Micro(Nano)electronics
• Micro(Nano)photonics
• Nanotechnology – Nanofabrication
• Integrated Circuits and Systems
• (Bio)Microsystems
• (Bio)Sensors and IoT
• Micro-labs / Microfluidics

Services Provided

• Organization of international conferences, summer schools, training seminars, workshops, and exhibitions
• Support for startups and spin-offs, aiming to broaden collaboration between research centers, universities, and industry
• Development and maintenance of databases of organizations and projects in the field
• Publication and electronic distribution of a newsletter
• Representation of Greece in international scientific organizations, conferences, and committees related to the field
• Identification and utilization of funding programs for research in the sector
• Undertaking of studies on materials science, processes, sensors, electronic/photonic devices, and micro-nano-bio systems