International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory


International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, in Braga, Portugal, a fully international research organization in Europe in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. INL is the result of a joint decision of the Governments of Portugal and Spain, taken on November 19, 2005, at the XXI Portugal-Spain Summit, in Évora. In this summit it was decided that the institute would be located in Braga-Portugal and its first director would be a Spanish researcher
INL provides a research environment promoting an interdisciplinary effort in addressing the major challenges in the emerging areas of Nanobiotechnology, Nanoelectronics, Nanomedicine and Materials Science at Nanoscale. The key research activities are based on existing areas in Portugal and Spain, as well as on new strategic development areas where researchers will be hired. The Laboratory is planned for 440 scientists, students, and supporting technical and administrative staff.
INL works with international research centres, local and global industry and universities.

INL summit

Since 2015 INL organizes the INL Summit. This two days event brings together participants on all areas of knowledge with a focus on the impact of nanotechnology in today's world.
In the 2016 event, BeeHex introduced 3D food printing at INL's annual conference.