What is MicroNanoSpain?
MicroNanoSpain is a national competence centre that centralises access to micro and nanoelectronics design and manufacturing capabilities. It connects industry, academia and innovators with infrastructures, training programmes and R&D support initiatives, while linking Spain to five European pilot lines.
Our origin
MicroNanoSpain was created within the framework of the European Chips for Europe initiative to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in Spain. It brings together leading national institutions to provide coordinated access to capabilities, foster innovation and position Spain within the European semiconductor strategy.
Network
The pillars of MicroNanoSpain
Three core dimensions enabling semiconductor innovation across Spain and Europe.
Capabilities
Access a national network of cleanrooms, design centres, and characterisation facilities enabling collaborative innovation.
Competencies
Leverage specialised expertise, technical knowledge and advanced design capabilities across the microelectronics value chain.
Ecosystem
Connect with a dynamic European network of startups, industry leaders and investors driving semiconductor innovation.
Consortium
Who we are
MicroNanoSpain brings together a distributed network of competence centres, research infrastructures and universities, coordinated by AESEMI, to support innovation across the semiconductor value chain.
Coordination
AESEMI
Spain
National coordination and ecosystem governance
Partners
ISOM-UPM
Madrid
Optoelectronic systems and microtechnology infrastructure.
NTC-UPV
Valencia
Nanophotonics and semiconductor technology capabilities.
BSC-CNS
Barcelona
High-performance computing and advanced chip design expertise.
UPC
Barcelona
Microelectronics design and semiconductor architecture capabilities.
CSIC
IMN-CNM
Madrid
Nanotechnology, materials, and microfabrication expertise.
IMSE-CNM
Seville
Advanced microelectronics design and system integration.
IMB-CNM
Barcelona
Microelectronics research and fabrication capabilities.
Associated Partners
MicroNanoSpain extends beyond its core consortium through a broad network of associated partners, including universities, research centres, companies and innovation stakeholders across Spain.
European Competence Network
MicroNanoSpain is part of a wider European network of semiconductor competence centres. Through this interconnected ecosystem, you can explore complementary capabilities, pilot lines, design platforms and advanced infrastructures that support innovation across Europe, with ACCCESS acting as a key gateway to this network.
A single entry point to semiconductor innovation
Design & pilot line access
Access to European design platforms and pilot lines.
Infrastructure access
Unified gateway to cleanrooms, characterisation and testing facilities.
Training & talent
Courses, programmes and a specialised job board.
Innovation support
Venture builder, funding access and open innovation programmes.
Key technology areas
MicroNanoSpain focuses on a set of strategic technology domains that are essential to strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem, enabling innovation from design to advanced manufacturing across multiple application fields.
RISC-V
Open and collaborative ecosystem, developed together with BSC and strategic partners, enabling next-generation processor design.
Integrated photonics
Advanced platforms and leading capabilities for high-performance optical communication and sensing technologies.
Quantum chips
Cutting-edge capabilities in design, materials and cryogenic testing for emerging quantum technologies.
Micro & nano technologies
Comprehensive expertise in MEMS, sensors, power electronics and advanced materials, supporting a wide range of industrial applications.
