These centers are engaged in R&D projects involving advanced technologies in interconnect and packaging of integrated circuits, microsystem assembly, nanoscale, bioMEMS, etc., often through collaboration with industrial partners.  Some facilities rent clean room space and equipment, with support from specialized staff.

Ecole Polytechnique
Electronic Microsystems Assembly & Encapsulation Lab

Harvard University
Center for Nanoscale Systems

University of California (Davis)
Facility for Interconnect Technology

University of California (Santa Barbara)
Nanofabriation Facility

University of Alberta -  Bio MEMS and NEMS Lab
Center for Intelligent Health Monitoring of Biomechanical and Aerospace systems

University of Virginia
Electrical & Computer Engineering Research Groups/Labs