Micronova
Micronova is part of OtaNano - Finland's national research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnology, jointly run by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University.
OtaNano
OtaNano
OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies
What is OtaNano
Operated by Aalto University and VTT, OtaNano is comprised of the Low Temperature Laboratory, Micronova and the Nanomicroscopy Center. The OtaNano research infrastructure houses comprehensive micro- and nanofabrication facilities in clean-room environments, high-resolution imaging and characterization equipment, and state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including ultra-low temperature possibilities.
OtaNano is a top-level learning environment for young researchers and an international centre for world-class scientific research. The facilities are important for scientists as well as for high-tech companies. OtaNano is a national platform for developing innovative enabling technologies and appling them to practical nano-, micro-, and quantum systems.
The OtaNano research infrastructure can be used by researchers, students and companies. All of its premises are conveniently located within walking distance from each other on the Otaniemi campus.
OtaNano's Impact
Building on decades of pioneering Finnish expertise in nano-, micro- and quantum technology, OtaNano was established in its current form in 2013.
Since then, OtaNano's facilities have been used in hundreds of scientific studies, product innovations, and breakthrough discoveries. Examples include achieving perpetual motion in time-crystals at the Low-Temperature Lab and the manufacture of incredibly precise sensors and quantum computers at Micronova.
OtaNano is included in the Research Council of Finland's national roadmap for research infrastructures 2025–2028 with exemplary "lighthouse" status.
OtaNano's international partners include EuroNanoLab, Nordic Nanolab Network, NordTEMHub and the European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET).
How to use OtaNano
OtaNano houses some of the best state-of-the-art facilities in Northern Europe. Whether you are part of a research group, working at a high-tech company or a student, the tools you need can be found at OtaNano!
Use the links below to reserve a timeslot for your research group, company, or simply just you!
Booking, pricing and training for each OtaNano facility
Detailed info of the three facilities that make up OtaNano
Nanomicroscopy Center
The Aalto University Nanomicroscopy Center (NMC) provides high resolution microscopy to researchers, who come to work and collaborate using this high-quality equipment. The center is accessible to everyone.
Low Temperature Laboratory
The Low Temperature Laboratory at Aalto University is one of the world centres in ultra-low temperature physics and technology. The leading position is based on vigorous in-house development and construction of sub-mK refrigerators.
Highlights
Doctoral thesis on nuclear fusion at over one hundred million degrees Celsius awarded European physics prize
Henri Kumpulainen's PhD thesis found out how to best predict the behaviour of fusion energy materials in temperatures of over one hundred million degrees Celsius.
Surface repelling different kinds of drops and fog lands Innovation Prize at Department of Applied Physics
The team plans to find industrial partners for their environmentally friendly and scalable hydrophobic surface.
Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin
Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate this high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth are the first to develop a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin.
Call open: academic projects for Europe's first 50-qubit quantum computer
VTT's and IQM's recently unveiled 50-qubit computer is now open for research useOtaNano at a glance
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Access and acknowledgement policy
Open access principles
Welcome to use the facilities and tools of OtaNano. Both academic and industrial experts are qualified in getting the access.
OtaNano Open Publishing and Data Policy
Instructions for acknowledgement included.
Contact information & where to find us
OtaNano Contact Information
Contact points for the OtaNano Research Infrastructure
Micronova
Tietotie 3
Nanotalo building
Puumiehenkuja 2
