iEntrance

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a single entry point
to cutting-edge materials research

Highlighted15-17 September 2025

The iENTRANCE research infrastructure will take center stage at NanoInnovation 2025, the leading event for nanotechnologies and multidisciplinary innovation, taking place in Rome from September 15 to 19.

HighlightedDeadline July 5, 2025

The first call for access to the iENTRANCE research infrastructure is now open. You can find the application procedure in the “Send your project” section, where you can download the submission form and consult the specific guidelines. Once the eligibility criteria are met, applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on July 5, 2025.

Discover our state-of-the-art research infrastructure machine catalog, showcasing cutting-edge equipment designed to drive innovation.

Scientific techniques

Instruments

70M€+

Investments

80+

Researchers involved

iENTRANCE is excited to offer access to its state-of-the-art research infrastructure through a series of annual open calls. We welcome applications from researchers and industry professionals seeking to leverage our advanced facilities and expertise.

iENTRANCE is committed to addressing complex challenges across both technological and methodological frontiers. We aim to be a catalyst for innovation and sustainable development through targeted initiatives

Nanomaterials for energy

iENTRANCE provides access to a comprehensive suite of tools and expertise for micro- and nanoscale processing of materials, including synthesis, characterization, manipulation and micro- and nano-technological processes and devices fabrication.

Green energy materials and processing

The infrastructure offers top-level expertise in micro- and nanoscale structural, compositional, optoelectronic, in-situ, and in-operando characterization. This involves the use of advanced techniques to analyze the properties and behavior of materials at the atomic and molecular levels.

Multiscale characterization of micro/nanosystems

iENTRANCE focuses on developing materials for next-generation energy technologies, including photovoltaics, battery technologies, supercapacitors, hydrogen production and storage, fuel cell technologies, and power electronics.

Device and system fabrication technologies

The infrastructure supports research on sustainable materials and processes, including waste valorization, (photo)catalysis, sustainable polymers, material recyclability and durability, and low-impact fabrication.