Nanotechnology in the Community of Madrid

Madrid has identified nanotechnology as a key strategic area, promoting its development, 

innovation and entrepreneusrhip through several Universities and institutions 

such as IMDEA Nanoscience and CSIC.

Innovation in Nanotechnology Technology

The Government of the Community of Madrid has established nanosciences and nanotechnology as strategic areas in its Science and Technology Plan, especially oriented to materials science, medicine and energy. The Nanotechnology innovation ecosystem is led by IMDEA Nanoscience, which provides new research, technological development and innovation capabilities in the field of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Molecular Design. IMDEA participates in the Clean Room Network, a pioneering initiative in the Community of Madrid to promote the micro and nanofabrication of chips and advanced technologies.

At the national level, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) participates in Nanotechnology projects through various institutes in Madrid, such as the Institute of Materials Science and the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology. The Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, which belongs to the National Center for Microelectronics (IMN-CNM) aims to advance fundamental research and applications in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Development of talent in Nanotechnology in the Community of Madrid

Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) offers a specific degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Autonoma University (UAM) has a Master's Degree in Nanoscience and Molecular Nanotechnology, just as Complutense University (UCM) has a Master's Degree in Nanophysics and Advanced Materials.

In addition to talent training, scholarships for young international researchers allow them to launch their own projects and these programs ensure collaborations with companies to provide fellowship and internship programs.

Nanoscience startups in the Community of Madrid

With 29 Nanotech companies founded in recent years, the Community of Madrid ranks 3rd in Europe after London and Paris. Their activity focuses mainly in three industries: health, energy and semiconductors, with revenue models primarily from commission and selling own inventory. These companies create more than 500 jobs and have raised €45M with a total valuation of €150M.

Nanological, Gnanomat, Floatech, a4cell, Future Voltaics or LeapWave are some of the prominent Nanotech companies in Madrid.

Some players in Nanoscience in Madrid