Nanotechnology Research – Laboratories

Cenamps is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit company established in the North East of England, with the aim of strengthening the region's economic foundation, R&D capabilities and performance through the creation of high-tech jobs and new business opportunities. Various nanotechnology projects are part of Cenamps' efforts.

The Centre for Materials Discovery (CMD) is championing the use of High Throughput (HT) technologies across multiple industrial sectors within Merseyside and the Northwest of England. Competencies include materials synthesis for organic materials, polymers, porous materials, nanomaterials.

Defra's primary interest in nanotechnologies is in managing any potential risks to the environment and human health via the environment.

INEX is a microsystems and nanotechnology R&D, commercialization and manufacturing organization.

Micro- and nanoscale analytical research facility supporting a diverse range of nanotechnology activities requiring advanced analytical services.

A joint enterprise with Imperial College London, the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) has been designed to act as a focus for current interdisciplinary nanoscale materials and device research.

metaFAB is a component node of the UK Department of Trade & Industry MicroNanoTechnology Network. metaFAB employs engineering tools at the molecular, nano- and micro-scale to differentiate products through a paradigm shift in performance.

Nanofactory specializes in the application of nanoscale engineering to high-volume consumer products. They sign-post and showcase world-leading expertise, capabilities and facilities in micro- and nanotechnologies across the Yorkshire universities.

NPL is involved with various activities and research at the Nano scale.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers world-wide. The Council operates world-class, large scale research facilities and provides strategic advice to the UK government on their development.