22 July 2026

Partner Spotlight: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

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TU Delft is one of the leading institutions in engineering and technology, 5th of European universities in the latest QS rankings. Particular in the field of micro/nano-engineering, TU Delft is known globally for its deep expertise in sensors, MEMS/NEMS, integrated photonics, and advanced fabrication. Its 3000+ m² state-of-the-art cleanroom is among the largest and most capable academic nanofabrication facilities in Europe. 

What makes TU Delft indispensable to TEAM-NANO is its long history of delivering high-impact engineering solutions through large-scale, collaborative research programmes. The university plays and played major roles in projects like:

  • Graphene Flagship (sensor technologies & nanomaterials)
  • Plantenna Project (environmental sensing platforms)
  • NXTGEN HighTech Programme (future micro/nano manufacturing technologies in NL)
  • Dutch national initiatives in photonics, microfabrication, and nanodevice engineering

This ecosystem positions TU Delft as a key enabler for manufacturing-oriented nanotechnology research, bringing engineering maturity, infrastructure, and world-class know-how.

How TU Delft contributes to TEAM-NANO:
 • Co-development of MEMS/NEMS, sensors & photonic device prototypes
 • Training for SUNUM researchers in advanced cleanroom processes
 • Engineering pathways for scalable and manufacturable device platforms
 • Support in modernising SUNUM’s fabrication workflows & methods

TU Delft brings the engineering backbone of TEAM-NANO, ensuring that scientific ideas can be built, tested, scaled, and ultimately translated into real-world impact.

For more information, please visit https://www.tudelft.nl/