Driving innovation from nanoscience to real-world applications
At the MESA+ Institute, we develop advanced chip technology, electronic, photonic, and lab-on-a-chip systems that make technology faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Collaborating with companies like ASML, NXP, TNO, Lionix, Democn, Bronkhorst, Micronit and PhotonDelta, we strengthen the Dutch and European semiconductor ecosystem.
Why Chips Matter
Chips power modern technology:
- Smart Devices: Smartphones, data centres, and IoT
- Medical Technology: Scanners and imaging devices
- Autonomous Systems: Vehicles and smart transport
- Communication & Industry: Networks, production, and security
Our Strengths
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
We develop photonic chips that use light instead of electricity to process and transmit information, enabling faster, more energy-efficient, and scalable technologies.
Our research covers the full spectrum, from materials and chip design to system integration and applications. We work with advanced platforms such as silicon nitride, aluminium oxide, and lithium niobate, optimising them for low loss, high bandwidth, and low power consumption.
Together with partners including QuiX Quantum, Lionix, Demcon, Superlight Photonics, and Aluvia, we turn photonic innovations into practical solutions for quantum computing, communications, sensing, and biosciences.
Through collaborations with PhotonDelta NL, PIX-Europe, and Quantum Delta NL, we help drive Europe’s integrated photonics ecosystem forward.
PiezoMEMS
We develop tiny piezoelectric chips that convert movement into electricity and vice versa. Used in IoT, healthcare, and automotive, our focus is on efficient, high-performance devices and scalable production, while collaborating with industry and supporting talent development for the next generation of technology.
Quantum Technologies
We develop quantum chips for computing, communication, and secure data transfer. Combining electronic and photonic approaches, we create ultra-efficient platforms for future quantum applications, supported by national and European programs such as Quantum Delta NL and Photonics for Quantum (P4Q).
Energy-Efficient Computing
We develop energy-saving chip technologies for smarter, more sustainable computing. Focusing on brain-inspired (neuromorphic) systems, we integrate electrical, optical, and magnetic effects, leading national collaborations such as NL-ECO and Mission 10x to drive the future of energy-efficient computing.
Organs-on-Chips
We develop microchips that replicate human organs to study health and disease without animal testing. By combining sensors, microtechnology, and stem cells, we create reliable platforms that accelerate medical research and the development of safer, more effective treatments.
Our Facilities
- NanoLab: State-of-the-art cleanroom for research, development, and small-scale production.
- XUV Lab: Advanced thin-film and multilayer laboratories for material research and optical applications.
Driving the Next Generation of Chips
With our expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and strong ecosystem connections, MESA+ leads in creating the chips that power tomorrow’s technologies, shaping a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable world.