Want to use our NanoLab?

The NanoLabNL facilities are an important link in the innovation process from basic idea to product. Whether it is commercial or public domain, NanoLabNL supports fundamental research, process and product development and, to some extent, small-scale production.

Nano technology available for everyone

Users from all categories have equal rights to access facilities and equipment. Access is not limited to educational institutions or specific (public) research groups. We also offer great solutions for (small) businesses and start-ups that need nano research and/or nano production. NanoLabNL offers open laboratory access to realise nano technological projects and products.

Our services include:

  • Free initial consultation
  • Consulting services such as process definition and flow development
  • Independent use of cleanroom (after training)
  • Hiring-in cleanroom expertise (contract research)
  • Independent use of facilities with assistance from experienced technicians

Rates, priorities & rules

Public rate (€ 85/hr)

For users from public research communities in the Netherlands (e.g. universities, research institutes)

Private rate (min. € 185/hr)

For all other users.

In case of capacity restrictions, the rule of thumb is that academic users have priority over commercial users.

Access Modes
  1. Science-driven; applicants and partners in granted (inter)national research projects of NWO, EC and others, have access to the facilities through their host institution.
  2. Market-driven; commercial users can request access to any of the facilities. Access is granted on the basis of an agreement with the facility.
  3. Wide; access to process data and digital services can be requested by users wherever they are based.

How to gain access to our facilities and labaratories

Given the broad range of facilities and expertise within NanoLabNL, access to the facilities can be granted in various ways:

Apply for a voucher

When visiting for the first time, you can apply for a free voucher which is worth 75 to 100 hours of lab use.

Dedicated operator

Direct access to the facilities using a dedicated operator from NanoLabNL or another company

Academic researcher

Access to and use of the facilities by an academic researcher within the research projects

The company’s own operator

Direct access to the facilities by the company’s own operator (after instruction/training)

Interested in using the NanoLabNL?

Apply for a voucher worth 75 to 100 hours of lab use.

If you are a first (or second) time user and would like to get more acquainted with what NanoLabNL has to offer, you may be eligible for a voucher to help you get started. This voucher can be exchanged for time spent in the cleanroom to learn the ropes.

Apply for a voucher

Guidelines 

  • A voucher has a value of €15.000 incl. VAT.
  • Elegibility is reserved for companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce, that intend to use the NanoLabNL facilities for the first time.
  • Companies that have previously received a NanoLabNL voucher are therefore excluded.
  • A NanoLabNL voucher can be requested at any time and is dealt with on a first-come, first serve basis. Availability is bound by budgetary restraints.

Guidelines 

  • Companies that have previously submitted an application but were unsuccessful, can resubmit.
  • A voucher can be used for training, guidance and equipment use at any NanoLabNL location. The work must be conducted independently, under the supervision of- and/or in cooperation with one of the NanoLabNL technicians, if necessary. Contract research is excluded.

Guidelines 

  • A voucher is valid for one year as of date of issue.
  • Any Intellectual Property during the voucher period is owned by the awardee.
  • Upon project completion, the awardee must draft a concise report.
  • This voucher should be deemed as state aid by means of payment-in-kind. As such, it could be subject to the de-minimis aid. Please check your eligibility by reviewing the de-minimis declaration. If eligible, please complete your voucher application below and sign and upload the de-minimis declaration in the application form.

Guidelines 

  • A voucher is valid for one year as of date of issue.
  • Any Intellectual Property during the voucher period is owned by the awardee.
  • Upon project completion, the awardee must draft a concise report.
  • This voucher should be deemed as state aid by means of payment-in-kind. As such, it could be subject to the de-minimis aid. Please check your eligibility by reviewing the de-minimis declaration. If eligible, please complete your voucher application below and sign and upload the de-minimis declaration in the application form.

Guidelines 

  • Companies that have previously submitted an application but were unsuccessful, can resubmit.
  • A voucher can be used for training, guidance and equipment use at any NanoLabNL location. The work must be conducted independently, under the supervision of- and/or in cooperation with one of the NanoLabNL technicians, if necessary. Contract research is excluded.

Guidelines

  • A voucher has a value of €15.000 incl. VAT.
  • Elegibility is reserved for companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce, that intend to use the NanoLabNL facilities for the first time.
  • Companies that have previously received a NanoLabNL voucher are therefore excluded.
  • A NanoLabNL voucher can be requested at any time and is dealt with on a first-come, first serve basis. Availability is bound by budgetary restraints.

Guidelines category 1

  • A voucher has a value of €15.000 incl. VAT.
  • Elegibility is reserved for companies registered with the Chamber of Commerce, that intend to use the NanoLabNL facilities for the first time.
  • Companies that have previously received a NanoLabNL voucher are therefore excluded.
  • A NanoLabNL voucher can be requested at any time and is dealt with on a first-come, first serve basis. Availability is bound by budgetary restraints.

Guidelines category 3

  • A voucher is valid for one year as of date of issue.
  • Any Intellectual Property during the voucher period is owned by the awardee.
  • Upon project completion, the awardee must draft a concise report.
  • This voucher should be deemed as state aid by means of payment-in-kind. As such, it could be subject to the de-minimis aid. Please check your eligibility by reviewing the de-minimis declaration. If eligible, please complete your voucher application below and sign and upload the de-minimis declaration in the application form.

Guidelines category 2

  • Companies that have previously submitted an application but were unsuccessful, can resubmit.
  • A voucher can be used for training, guidance and equipment use at any NanoLabNL location. The work must be conducted independently, under the supervision of- and/or in cooperation with one of the NanoLabNL technicians, if necessary. Contract research is excluded.

Voucher application form

Please fill out the form if you would like to apply for a NanoLabNL voucher. Make sure you have read and understand the voucher guidelines, before submitting.

    Contact information

    Project details


    Company information

    NanoLabNL

    De-minimis declaration

    This voucher should be deemed as state aid by means of payment-in-kind. As such, it could be subject to the de-minimis aid. Please check your eligibility by reviewing the de-minimis declaration. If eligible, please complete this voucher application and sign and upload the de-minimis declaration.

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