Smart Nano NI is a Northern Ireland consortium developing advanced prototyping and smart manufacturing methods to deliver new technologies.  

The Smart Nano NI team will be taking a stand at Microelectronics UK showcasing all the amazing work that takes place within the consortium.

We Will be at Microelectronics - Photonics UK this year at booth D32.

About Us

The consortium shares specialised capabilities around nano manufacturing and world-leading knowledge in photonics. The goal is to create self-sustaining local ecosystem through research and innovation with opportunities for new applications across multiple sectors including analytics, healthcare, diagnostics and data storage.   

The Ambitions of Smart Nano NI

  • Advance the growth of a photonics cluster in Northern Ireland,  

  • Grow local and international connections in the photonics sector,   

  • Establish an integrated photonics design centre to bring photonic concepts from design to prototyping, increasing capacity to bring innovative products to markets,    

  • For manufacturing companies, it will increase knowledge in smart manufacturing with an aim of a 30% productivity growth with industry partners.  

  • To inspire the next generation of Northern Ireland’s researchers, engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs through bespoke business accelerator programmes.   

  • To enable over 70 SMEs, investigate new technologies and explore potential commercial applications for their business.