Small scale,
massive impact.


The Institute for NanoSystems Innovation
is a global hub focused on pioneering semiconductor research, learning, and innovation.

About Us

The Bicoastal Institute for NanoSystems Innovation launches.

NanoSI is located on the Boston and Oakland campuses. It aims to reshape “the landscape of chip-level technology advancements and applications.”

Our Imperative

The Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI) aims to fulfill the promise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution of improving the quality of life for the world’s population by merging smart technologies with humans’ physical lives.

NanoSI fosters partnership between university, industry and government stakeholders to create new generations of smart devices and systems that are required by a number of industries.

Our Purpose

Learn how we researchers, government and industry strengthen the country’s semiconductor capacity.

Our Research

Explore how we’re unlocking innovative solutions in fields ranging from medicine to electronics.

Our Facilities

From Boston to Oakland, we leverage unique set of nationally distributed facilities and network nodes.

The Future

NanoSI has its eyes on the future of US nano- and micro-systems processes. Learn how we’re at the cutting edge. 

We’re maximizing impact through the power of collaboration.

Our interdisciplinary nano systems faculty team combines expertise from fields like engineering, chemistry, entrepreneurship, and biology to innovate at the nanoscale.

EVENTS

NANO NEWS

Northeastern University is at the forefront of interdisciplinary nanotechnology and systems research. Explore all we are doing across our global research network.

CONNECT WITH US

Looking to start a conversation? Connect with us at nanosi@northeastern.edu