Sponsoring and Exhibition

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel

The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is a center of excellence for nanosciences and nanotechnology. It emerged from the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Nanoscale Science and was founded in 2006 by the University of Basel and the Swiss Canton Aargau in order to support research, education, and technology transfer in the nanosciences and in nanotechnology in Northwestern Switzerland. Through the high-tech strategy of the Canton of Aargau, in which nanotechnology is a key component in driving innovation support, the role of the SNI is even more important in connecting industry with cutting-edge research.

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Swiss MNT Network

Since 2006, the swiss mnt network gathers the main Swiss institutional actors in the field of micro and nano technology.
Membership is also open to industrial partners as supporting members with the objective to strengthen the Swiss industrial place by generating collaborations between researchers and companies.

Hightech Zentrum Aargau AG

The Hightech Zentrum Aargau supports companies in technology and innovation issues. In order to address the various issues comprehensively, highly skilled technology and innovation experts are active in the Hightech Zentrum Aargau. They are characterized by a solid professional training and years of industry experience in leading positions. This makes them competent and proven partners of SMEs. They assist companies in innovation projects, arrange contacts with specialists, open doors to universities and R&D institutions and provide access to funding.

Office of Economy and Labour,
Economic Affairs,
Economic Development

The Canton of Basel-Stadt contributes to the further development of convention-related tourism. Conventions are specifically acquired, developed and held, thus accessing a potential not yet exploited with benefits beyond tourism. The objective of convention promotion is to increase the direct and indirect added value generated by conventions. Additionally, a further strengthening of Basel as the most innovative economic location and centre of knowledge in Switzerland is targeted. By promoting conventions, we want to contribute to Basel remaining one of the most important trade fair and convention cities in Europe.

NCCR SPIN

National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs) are a funding scheme of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The NCCR SPIN (Spin Qubits in Silicon) is one of six new NCCRs announced in December 2019. Using small and highly scalable spin qubits, the researchers of NCCR SPIN want to make significant contributions to quantum computation. The team consists of experts from various disciplines, such as quantum physics, engineering, computer science, and materials science. Participating institutions are the University of Basel (Leading House), IBM Research Zurich, ETH Zurich, and EPF Lausanne. Research in Basel is pursued at the Department of Physics.

Paul Scherrer Institut

The Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform world-class research in three main subject areas: Matter and Material; Energy and the Environment; and Human Health. By conducting fundamental and applied research, we work on long-term solutions for major challenges facing society, industry and science

nano.swiss

nano.swiss is a Switzerland-wide neutral, independent and user-centered platform for nanotechnology and materials science. It provides a platform and excellent visibility for research groups active in nanotechnologies, nanomaterials and other advanced materials. It features relevant news from the community and an agenda with national and regional events such as conferences, meetings, and workshops.
nano.swiss also offers a simple, structured search for and access to nanomaterial and nanotechnology know-how for SMEs. The platform is powered by the Hightech Zentrum Aargau.

Empa

As an interdisciplinary research institute of the ETH Domain, Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research. Our research and development activities focus on meeting the requirements of industry and the needs of society, and thus link applications-oriented research to the practical implementation of new ideas in the areas of nanostructured, “smart” materials and surfaces, environmental, energy and sustainable building technologies as well as biotechnology and medical technology.

CSEM SA

CSEM—technologies that make the difference
CSEM, founded in 1984, is a Swiss research and development center (public-private partnership) specializing in microtechnology, nanotechnology, microelectronics, system engineering, photovoltaics and communications technologies. Around 500 highly qualified specialists from various scientific and technical disciplines work for CSEM in Neuchâtel, Zurich, Muttenz, Alpnach, and Landquart.

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ANAXAM

ANAXAM is a technology transfer center focused on applied materials analytics using neutron and synchrotron radiation. ANAXAM will be a single entry point for analytic services in the field of advanced manufacturing supporting industry in their product and process development and in their R&D projects. We have competences in materials science, industrial processes, data analysis and analytics with large- scale facilities. ANAXAM develops and operates tailor-made sample environments for in-situ, operando and high-through-put studies.
ANAXAM provides industry with applied materials analytics, sample preparation and sample environment development. Additionally to the analytics based with neutron and synchrotron radiation supplementary analytics using cleanroom infrastructure and electron microscopy are used to complement the measurements at the large-scale facilities.

Adolphe Merkle Institute

The Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) is an independent competence center at the University of Fribourg that focuses on research and education in the domain of soft nanomaterials. Research at AMI combines both fundamental and application-oriented aspects in a multidisciplinary setting, with staff organized in four groups with complementary expertise and interests: BioNanomaterials, Polymer Chemistry and Materials, Soft Matter Physics, and Biophysics.

NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials

The National Center of Competence in Research Bio-Inspired Materials is an internationally recognized hub for smart materials research, education, and innovation. Based at AMI, it brings together scientists from the University of Fribourg, as well as from ETHZ and EPFL. Research is organized in four modules that focus on mechanically responsive materials, biologically inspired assembly of optical materials, responsive bio-interfaces and surfaces; and the dynamics of interacting cell-materials systems.

Department of Chemistry, University of Basel

In both teaching and research, the Department of Chemistry includes the whole breadth and thematic diversity of modern chemistry. In addition to the traditional three pillars of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, the department has interdisciplinary foci in synthesis & catalysis, chemical biology, nanomaterials, and theoretical chemistry.

OVD Kinegram

OVD Kinegram AG is the leading foil converter and known as a full-service provider of physical and digital security solutions for government documents. The company’s core competences are the origination of micro- and nanostructures as well as their mass production. The latter comprises of roll-to-roll replication, coating and printing as well as foil application and converting. Unique in its innovative capacity, the company explores new markets for micro- and nano-structured surfaces and interfaces. OVD Kinegram AG is a Swiss subsidiary of the German KURZ Group.

Swissphotonics NTN

Swissphotonics is the National Thematic Network (NTN) for Photonics. It is the declared goal of Swissphotonics to improve the competitiveness of its members through the support of innovation forces.

Swissphotonics NTN is a non-profit association, registered under Verein Schweizer Laser und Photonik Netz. The activities of Swissphotonics NTN are supported by Innosuisse – Swiss Innovation Agency.

Biozentrum, University of Basel – The Center for Molecular Life Sciences

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the leading life sciences institutes in the world. It consists of 30 groups and 500 employees that investigate how molecules and cells create life, spanning the scale from atom to organism. The research includes the areas of cell growth, development, infection biology, neurobiology, structural biology and biophysics as well as computational and systems biology. The emphasis on interdisciplinary research, unique and innovative in 1971 when the Biozentrum was founded, remains a recognized strength promoting innovation within its walls and fostering interactions with partners from industry and academia worldwide. This, together with state-of-the-art technology platforms makes the Biozentrum research program highly competitive, facilitating life science research at the highest level. The Biozentrum has been the birthplace of many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine, spawning several Nobel Laureates.

Zurich Instruments AG

Zurich Instruments is a manufacturer of test & measurement equipment for advanced research & development applications. The instruments use LabOne® control software that sets a benchmark for efficient instrumentation control and a good user experience. This progressive approach reduces the complexity of laboratory setups, removes sources of problems and supports new measurement strategies that accelerate the progress of research. Zurich Instruments‘ portfolio comprises lock-in amplifiers, arbitrary waveform generators, impedance analyzers, quantum computing control systems, phase-locked loops and boxcar averagers.

Heidelberg Instruments Nano / SwissLitho AG

SwissLitho AG and Heidelberg Instruments joined forces in early 2018. Together, they offer the widest range of direct write micro- and nanolithography systems in the world, from low-cost desktop solutions to high-end writers for substrates larger than 1m. Their products are used for prototyping in R&D, industrial manufacturing, and academic research. A full wafer can be patterned in a few minutes with sub-um resolution, making mask aligners obsolete. Single-nm resolution with simultaneous pattern inspection is achieved with the unique NanoFrazor technology. Systems from both companies can be used to obtain micro- and nanostructures with high aspect ratio as well as in grayscale mode, which makes them particularly suitable for 3-dimensional nanopatterning for optics and photonics applications, as well as to create templates for NIL applications.

Pfeiffer Vacuum (Schweiz) AG

Pfeiffer Vacuum – a name that stands for innovative vacuum and leak detection solutions, high technology and dependable products, along with first-class service. Vacuum technology can be found everywhere in our daily life – often without us being aware of it. Thanks to vacuum pumps, leak detectors and further vacuum equipment, using our mobile phone or wearing glasses to see better is natural to us. Even our groceries would not have the same high quality level without vacuum technology. Pfeiffer Vacuum offers comprehensive solutions that are vital for the production of these and many other products of our daily life. www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com

Nano

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