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INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory is an international scientific and technological research organization based in Braga, Portugal. Created under an agreement between the governments of Portugal and Spain, INL is the first and only intergovernmental laboratory in the world totally dedicated to research and development in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Since its inauguration in 2009, INL's mission has been to promote scientific excellence and technological innovation with a direct impact on society, through international and interdisciplinary collaboration. The laboratory works in strategic areas such as:

  • Nanoelectronics and Device Engineering
  • Nanomedicine
  • Advanced Materials
  • Food Security and Nutrition
  • Energy and Sustainability
  • Quantum Information Technologies

With a world-class research infrastructure and a highly qualified scientific community, INL welcomes researchers, engineers and technicians from different countries, promoting a culture of cooperation between academia, industry and policymakers.

FCT represents Portugal on the INL Council, supporting the integration of the laboratory into the National Scientific and Technological System, and promoting synergies with other research institutions, technology centers and companies.

INL plays a fundamental role in consolidating the European research area and in the international projection of the science produced in the Iberian Peninsula, and is an example of successful cross-border cooperation.