Nanotechnologies

Nanotechnologies researchers in the Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre develop analytical microscopy instruments, study biomedical nanotechnologies and build sensors to detect pathogens.

 

Our expertise

We cultivate nanoscience platforms that lead to technologies and applications to enhance human health, the environment and our technological future.

Programs

Discover other NRC programs that support Canada's quantum and digital goals:

NRC–University of Alberta Nanotechnology Initiative

A long‑standing research partnership designed to expand Canadian nanotechnology capacity and foster breakthrough research

Facilities and labs

Learn more about the NRC's expertise, facilities and labs that can help you develop, test and validate nanotechnologies:

Success stories

Learn more about our significant milestones and accomplishments in the field of nanotechnologies:

Why work with us

The Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre works with Canadian and international stakeholders and clients to advance science, accelerate and de-risk innovation and promote equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the innovation ecosystem.

We develop with our stakeholders:

  • Advances in quantum computing, communication and imaging
  • Advanced materials for printed and embedded electronics
  • Integrated photonic components on silicon-metamaterial-based circuits
  • Prototype and test technologies
Two men wearing protective eyewear and street clothes stand next to an instrument in a lab. An open plastic briefcase contains a portable computer keyboard and screen as well as a variety of cables and other system parts. A woman wearing safety glasses and gloves adjusts a microscope. A close-up image of the interior platform of an instrument shows the sample receptacle on the base and a long needle suspended above.

Contact us

Alexander Munro
Director, Business Development
Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre
Telephone: 514-448-7698
Email: alexander.munro@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Videos

Biomedical nanotechnologies

Our team designs, synthesizes and tests nanomaterials for the ability to manipulate biological systems

Nexus Lab

Where we connect devices, projects and people and work with collaborators to make custom protype circuits for sensors and even electron microscopes

Cutting-edge microscopy

We have the microscopy instruments to go from sample preparation to high-resolution electron microscopes