The Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) is a core scientific research platform operating under the University of Waterloo's Office of Research.
The QNFCF operates ISO 4/5/6 cleanrooms in the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre in addition to multiple satellite labs in the Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) and Research Advancement Center (RAC1 and RAC2) buildings.
Registered Members receive extensive hands-on training & benefit from access to detailed standard operating procedures and baseline nanofabrication processes.
News
New Angstrom Indium evaporation system installed in RAC1 Cleanroom
The Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) is now pleased to offer user training and support for the new Angstrom Engineering Indium evaporation system in the RAC1 Cleanroom.
Rate hikes for May 1st 2026
Announcement of changes to the QNFCF fee structure, effective May 1st 2026.
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) highlights breakthrough by High Q Technologies
TQT supported startup High Q Technologies develops the world's first quantum-enabled EPR spectrometer.