OtaNano on kansallinen mikro- ja nanoteknologioiden tutkimusinfrastruktuuri nanotieteissä ja -teknologioissa sekä kvanttiteknologioissa.
The research carried out using OtaNano boosts Finnish science, society and economy (figures from 2025).
OtaNano is a Research Council of Finland Lighthouse Infrastructure, enabling Aalto University's scientific excellence in fields like quantum and nanotechnology.
Operated by Aalto University and VTT, OtaNano is comprised of the Low Temperature Laboratory, Micronova and the Nanomicroscopy Center.
The OtaNano research infrastructure houses
OtaNano is also 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.
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 .
OtaNano's international partners include , , and the.
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!
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.
Micronova är Finlands nationella forskningsinfrastruktur för mikro- och nanoteknik och drivs gemensamt av Teknologiska forskningscentralen VTT och Aalto-universitetet.
Aalto-yliopiston nanomikroskopiakeskuksessa on käytettävissä korkean erotuskyvyn mikroskooppeja tutkijoille, jotka tarvitsevat kyseistä laitetta työssään. Keskus on kaikkien käytettävissä.
OtaNano is a Finnish open access research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnologies.
