Experience micro- and nanofabrication from the inside.
Join researchers, students, and professionals for four days of expert-led theoretical lectures, hands-on cleanroom training, and practical activities, gaining first-hand experience of the processes and technologies behind the fabrication of next-generation micro- and nanoscale devices.
Hands-On School
on Micro and Nanofabrication
From cleanroom fundamentals to device fabrication: learn, practice, and innovate.
27–30 October 2026 | Turin, Italy
Organised within the It-fab network and hosted by INRiM, the School offers participants access to the PiQuET (Piemonte Quantum Enabling Technologies) cleanroom, combining the expertise of Italy’s distributed infrastructure of public cleanroom facilities with state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to advanced research and technological innovation.
Why Micro and Nanofabrication?
Micro- and nanotechnologies are enabling innovations in semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, quantum technologies, healthcare, energy, and advanced sensing. As Europe strengthens its technological sovereignty and invests in next-generation manufacturing capabilities, access to specialized skills and research infrastructures is becoming increasingly important.
The It-fab Hands-On School provides participants with a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the technologies that are shaping the future of science and industry.
About the School
The It-fab Hands-On School on Micro- and Nanofabrication combines theoretical lectures with direct experience in a professional cleanroom environment.
Unlike conventional training courses, the School is designed around a hands-on learning approach. Participants will learn the principles of micro- and nanofabrication in the classroom and then apply them through guided activities in the cleanroom, gaining first-hand exposure to key fabrication processes and research infrastructures.
The programme is intended for Master’s students, PhD candidates, researchers, and professionals interested in microelectronics, MEMS, photonics, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
What Makes This School Unique?
Hands-On
Cleanroom Experience
Learn by doing
through guided activities
in a professional micro-
and nanofabrication facility.
Expert Lectures
Attend lectures delivered
by researchers and technologists from leading Italian research institutions.
It-fab Network
Discover the facilities, expertise, and opportunities offered by the Italian distributed infrastructure for micro- and nanofabrication.
Networking Opportunities
Meet students, researchers, and professionals working across different technological domains.
About It-fab
It-fab is the Italian distributed infrastructure for micro- and nanofabrication, bringing together leading research institutions and cleanroom facilities across the country. Through shared expertise, advanced equipment, and coordinated services, It-fab supports research, innovation, education, and technology transfer in strategic technological sectors.
The School is part of It-fab’s commitment to developing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists in micro- and nanofabrication.
Key Informations
Dates: 27–30 October 2026
Location: Turin, Italy (PiQuET Cleanroom, INRiM as hosting institution)
In-person participants: Maximum 18
Online participation available (morning lectures only)
Language: English
Register
Registration is open until 31st August 2026.
Secure your place and gain practical experience in micro- and nanofabrication within one of Italy’s leading research infrastructures.
Hosting institution
Cleanroom facility
Hosting institution
Cleanroom facility