About MESA+

MESA+ is one of the largest nanotechnology research institutes in the world, delivering competitive and successful high quality research. It unites scientific disciplines, and builds fruitful international cooperation to excel in science and education. MESA+ has created a perfect habitat for start-ups in the micro- and nano-industry to become established and then mature.

The institute employs 500 people of whom 275 are PhD candidates or postdocs. With its NanoLab facilities the institute holds 1250 m2 of cleanroom space and state of the art research equipment. MESA+ has an integral turnover of approximately 45 million euros per year of which 60% is acquired in competition from external sources.

MESA+ has been the breeding place for more than 40 high-tech start-ups to date. A targeted program for cooperation with small and medium sized enterprises has been specifically created for start-ups. MESA+ offers the use of its extensive facilities and cleanroom spaces under hospitable conditions. Start-ups and MESA+ work together intensively to promote the transfer of knowledge.

For more information see www.mesaplus.utwente.nl