MinacNed
MinacNed is a Dutch trade association that convenes research institutes, universities, and technology companies in the micro-, nano-, and quantum technology sectors through its annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), workshops, and tiered membership services headquartered in Enschede.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersEnschede, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What MinacNed does
MinacNed is a Dutch trade association (vereniging), founded in 2014 and headquartered at the MESA+ Project Office in Enschede, Netherlands. Its functional purpose is to strengthen economic activity based on microtechnology, nanotechnology, and quantum technology by serving as a neutral convening platform for research institutes, universities, manufacturing companies, suppliers, integrators, and end-users across the Dutch ecosystem. The association does not develop proprietary technology products; instead it aggregates, coordinates, and facilitates the community through its core offering, the annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), complemented by workshops, knowledge sessions, cluster events, and international innovation missions.
MinacNed's core products center on the annual iMNC conference (iMNC25 at TU Delft in November 2025 and iMNC26 at University of Twente in November 2026), structured around thematic tracks covering Health, Quantum/Photonics, Microfluidics, Manufacturing technologies, Materials, and Sensing, with keynote lectures, breakout sessions, poster presentations, exhibitor booths, and structured networking. The association co-organizes the NanoLabNL User Day with NanoLabNL and runs specialized workshops such as the QTIndu Hands-on Workshop on Quantum Sensing in partnership with the EU QTIndu project. Membership services provide access to the network, event discounts, and member meetings for prioritization and positioning.
Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions tiered by organization size (€37.50 student / €399-€2,370 corporate in 2026 pricing), conference and event registration fees (iMNC full conference €500 member / €595 non-member in 2026), and event participation fees for workshops and specialized events. The organization operates a community-led go-to-market motion built on network effects within the Dutch micro-nano-quantum technology ecosystem, governed by a six-member board drawn from industry and science and led by Chair Martijn Fransen, with Karin Schrëön as Treasurer and Annerie van Steijn-Heesink serving as project manager.
MinacNed firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MinacNed
- Legal name
- MinacNed, Association for microsystems and nanotechnology
- Website
- https://minacned.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MinacNed is a Dutch trade association that convenes research institutes, universities, and technology companies in the micro-, nano-, and quantum technology sectors through its annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), workshops, and tiered membership services headquartered in Enschede.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MinacNed industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Technology Industry Association Services
- NAICS
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Quantum Workshops, Bootcamps & Events Providers (HDAGALAM)
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Where MinacNed is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Enschede
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
MinacNed business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged based on organization size (fte). Membership provides access to network, events, workshops, and conference discounts. Fees range from €399 for 1-2 employees up to €2,300 for organizations with more than 25 employees. Student membership at €37.50 and startup discount of 50% for first 2 years.
- Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from the international MicroNanoConference (iMNC) registration fees. Fees vary by membership status, with member rates significantly lower than non-member rates. Additional revenue from exhibitor and sponsor opportunities at the conference.
- Event Participation Fees: Fees for workshops and specialized events organized by MinacNed. These events provide networking opportunities and knowledge exchange within the micro-nano-quantum ecosystem.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Startup membership (1-2 employees) |
| Subscription | Annual | Small team (3-5 employees) |
| Subscription | Annual | Medium team (6-9 employees) |
| Subscription | Annual | Mid-large team (10-25 employees) |
| Subscription | Annual | Large organization (>25 employees) |
| Subscription | Annual | Student membership |
| Subscription | Annual | Personal membership |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | iMNC26 Full Conference (Member) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | iMNC26 Full Conference (Non-member) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | iMNC26 PhD Student |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | iMNC26 Day Pass (Member) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | iMNC26 Bachelor/Master Students |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NanoLabNL Userday + iMNC |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
MinacNed product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MinacNed is a Dutch trade association that strengthens economic activity in micro-, nano-, and quantum technology by providing a membership-based platform for sustainable economic and social value creation. Its core activities include organizing the annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), knowledge sessions, cluster events, workshops (such as the QTIndu Quantum Sensing Workshop), and international match-making missions. Members comprise research institutes, manufacturing companies, suppliers, integrators, and end-users in the Dutch micro-, nano-, and quantum technology ecosystem.
Product overview
MinacNed is a trade association for micro-, nano-, and quantum technology, not a software product company. Its primary offerings are the annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), which brings together industry and science; the NanoLabNL User Day held jointly with NanoLabNL; and specialized workshops such as the QTIndu Quantum Sensing Workshop. The organization also provides membership services including networking, knowledge sessions, and event discounts. The iMNC conference (iMNC25, iMNC26) serves as the core platform featuring keynote lectures, breakout sessions across thematic tracks (Health, Quantum/Photonics, Microfluidics, Manufacturing, Materials, Sensing), poster presentations, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- International MicroNanoConference (iMNC) Annual international conference organized by MinacNed that brings together science and industry to showcase how micro-, nano- and quantum technology can help address societal challenges. Features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, poster presentations, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. For European industries and knowledge institutes active in micro-, nano- and quantum technology.
- MinacNed Membership Services Annual trade association membership providing access to a broad network within micro-, nano-, and quantum technology in the Netherlands. Includes member discounts on workshops, table-top stands, sponsorships and iMNC visitor entrances, free or reduced-rate access to MinacNed events, knowledge sessions and cluster events, international innovation missions, member meetings for prioritization and positioning, and a platform for consultation and cooperation between members. Priced from €410/year (2026) for 1-2 employee startups up to €2,370/year (2026) for organizations with more than 25 employees; students at €38.50/year; 50% startup discount available for the first 2 years.
- NanoLabNL User Day Annual joint event organized by MinacNed and NanoLabNL that brings together personnel, users and decision makers from all five Dutch NanoLabNL locations (Delft, Eindhoven, Enschede, Groningen, Amsterdam). Features sessions with speakers from each NanoLabNL site.
- QTIndu Hands-on Workshop Quantum Sensing Hands-on workshop organized as part of iMNC25 in partnership with EU project QTIndu, covering quantum sensing fundamentals and applications including sensors based on superconductivity and NV-centers. Led by Dr. Alexandros Metavitsiadis from PTB. Targeted at industry professionals seeking to apply quantum sensing.
- From Brilliant Idea to Mid-Volume Production Event Joint MinacNed and NanoLabNL event held at University of Twente on 1 April 2026 addressing challenges in the chip technology ecosystem, cleanroom usage, subsidies, and investment opportunities for scaling from idea to mid-volume production. Targeted at startups and SMEs in the micro/nano technology space.
Quantifiable outcome
- The Small Sized Company Pitches during iMNC25 resulted in €15,000 vouchers for cleanroom hours awarded to eligible companies
Companies that use MinacNed
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MinacNed technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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MinacNed partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.
- QTIndu (EU Project)supportingQTIndu is an EU project developing online courses on quantum technology tailored for industry. MinacNed hosts the QTIndu Hands-on Workshop Quantum Sensing as part of iMNC25. Dr. Alexandros Metavitsiadis from PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) leads the workshop covering quantum magnetometry based on superconductivity and NV-centers.
- NanoLabNLcoreNanoLabNL is a Dutch national facility for nanotechnology research that maintains and develops the Dutch national infrastructure for nanotechnology. MinacNed and NanoLabNL co-organize the annual iMNC conference and the NanoLabNL User Day. NanoLabNL operates five locations in the Netherlands (Delft, Eindhoven, Enschede, Groningen, Amsterdam) and their User Day brings together personnel, users and decision makers from all Dutch NanoLabs: Zernike NanoLab, MESA+ NanoLab, AMOLF NanoLab, Delft Kavli NanoLab, Else Kooi Lab, TNO NanoLab, and NanoLab@TU/e.
- MESA+ InstitutecoreMinacNed is linked to the MESA+ Project Office at the University of Twente. MESA+ is a leading research institute in nanotechnology with over 500 researchers. The association's office is hosted within the MESA+ facilities, and MESA+ is a key member and board participant.
- University of Twente (iMNC26 Host)coreUniversity of Twente will host iMNC26 on November 2-3, 2026 at the Waaier building. Martijn Fransen serves as Local Chair alongside the MinacNed Board. The MESA+ NanoLab at Twente is part of the NanoLabNL network.
- TU Delft (iMNC25 Host)coreTU Delft hosted iMNC25 on November 18-19, 2025. Massimo Mastrangeli from TU Delft served as keynote speaker, presenting on Microphysiological systems (MPS). TU Delft Kavli NanoLab is part of the NanoLabNL infrastructure.
- TÜBİTAK (Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council)minorA Turkish delegation from TÜBİTAK participated in iMNC25, providing insight into the Turkish innovation ecosystem in semiconductors, MEMS and sensing. The session featured speakers from Sabancı University-SUNUM, Middle East Technical University MEMS Center, Insigma Inc., and Koç University N2STAR Lab.
- FononTechminorFononTech's Principal Scientist Dr. Robin Koldeweij delivered a keynote at iMNC25 on advanced packaging and back-end technologies enabling continued performance scaling beyond traditional transistor miniaturization. FononTech develops impulse printing technology for flexible and heterogeneous electronics.
- Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics)minorJo van den Brand from Nikhef delivered a keynote at iMNC25 on gravitational-wave science, highlighting Europe's leadership through Virgo and the Einstein Telescope initiative in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MinacNed competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- NanoCanada: Canadian national nanotechnology association/cluster promoting industry-academic collaboration in nanotechnology. Comparable to MinacNed as a national cluster organization, but serving the Canadian ecosystem rather than the Dutch one.
- Holland High Tech: Dutch national high-tech systems sector organization covering micro/nano, embedded systems, and photonics. Comparable as a Dutch cluster with industry-science membership programs and joint events, but with a broader scope beyond micro/nano/quantum.
Broad incumbents
- IEEE Nanotechnology Council: Global professional society running flagship nanotechnology conferences (e.g., IEEE NANO) and publications. Comparable as a higher-level convening body for the global nanotechnology research community that overlaps with MinacNed's academic audience.
- Quantum Delta Netherlands: Dutch national catalyst for the quantum technology ecosystem, running major programs and events. Comparable because it shares Dutch geography, quantum-technology mission, and industry-science convening role — but at a much larger scale and with public funding backing.
- MESA+ NanoLab / University of Twente: Larger embedded research institute within which MinacNed is operationally hosted. Comparable because MESA+ runs the MESA+ NanoLab (part of NanoLabNL), convenes an industry-science community around nanotechnology and supplies training, infrastructure and talent pipeline that overlaps with MinacNed's value proposition.
- MINATEC: Major European micro- and nanotechnology research and innovation campus in Grenoble (CEA-Leti ecosystem). Comparable as a much larger European micro/nano cluster offering member access to cleanrooms, R&D services, and industry-science events that overlap with MinacNed's offering at greater scale.
Direct peers
- MNE (Micro and Nano Engineering Society): International scientific society running the annual Micro and Nano Engineering (MNE) conference series on micro- and nanofabrication. Comparable because it operates an annual flagship conference and member network serving the same academic and industrial micro/nano community.
- IVAM Microtechnology Network: German-based international cluster/association for microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials. Closely comparable to MinacNed as a regional industry-science network organizing flagship events, workshops, and member services for the same end markets across Europe.
Emerging players
- Photonics21 / EPIC: European Photonics Industry Consortium — a membership-driven cluster promoting industry collaboration in photonics and adjacent enabling technologies (quantum, sensing). Comparable in the cluster/membership model and European scope, particularly in quantum-photonics sessions MinacNed is developing.
Others
- Nanoelectronics Research Initiative: Initiative-style industry-academic consortia in the micro/nano semiconductor and MEMS domain. Adjacent comparable because they convene member firms around shared micro/nano roadmaps and pre-competitive research, similar in spirit to MinacNed's ecosystem model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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MinacNed leadership team
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Profiles7 records
MinacNed funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about MinacNed
What does MinacNed do?
MinacNed is a Dutch trade association that strengthens economic activity in micro-, nano-, and quantum technology by providing a membership-based platform for sustainable economic and social value creation. Its core activities include organizing the annual international MicroNanoConference (iMNC), knowledge sessions, cluster events, workshops (such as the QTIndu Quantum Sensing Workshop), and international match-making missions. Members comprise research institutes, manufacturing companies, suppliers, integrators, and end-users in the Dutch micro-, nano-, and quantum technology ecosystem.
Is MinacNed a public or private company?
MinacNed is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was MinacNed founded?
MinacNed was founded in 2014. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MinacNed based?
MinacNed is headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does MinacNed make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are conference and Event Revenue and event Participation Fees.
Who are MinacNed's main competitors?
Regional players on record are NanoCanada and Holland High Tech. Broad incumbents are IEEE Nanotechnology Council, Quantum Delta Netherlands, MESA+ NanoLab / University of Twente and MINATEC. Direct peers are MNE (Micro and Nano Engineering Society) and IVAM Microtechnology Network. Photonics21 / EPIC is listed as an emerging player. Nanoelectronics Research Initiative is listed as an others.
Does MinacNed have an API?
No public API is recorded for MinacNed.
What industry is MinacNed in?
MinacNed's product category is Technology Industry Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAGALAM, Quantum Workshops, Bootcamps & Events Providers. Its NAICS code is 541713.