LAB2FAB

LAB2FAB Workshop 2026 will take place at the University of Ottawa on August 24, 2026. 

The Nanofabs across Canada are a precious resource for start-ups to build hardware prototypes. Hardware companies face barriers to building products, barriers which are reduced by nanofabs. but when they sell a product into a customer’s systems, they are very sticky. CMC tracks over 240 hardware startups, spawned from nanofabs, of which half are still running after 25 years and the five-year survival rate for these companies is over 90%.

LAB2FAB celebrates these nanofabs and their successful clients. Canada does very well on the global scene with over 40 nanofabs across the country, not including the NRC labs. Take a look at https://www.cmc.ca/canadian-mnt-labs/ and come join us to hear more about capabilities and real-life success stories.

CMC Microsystems maintains strategic relationships with international partners to accelerate micro-nanotechnology innovation. CMC is a key member of the Global Nanolab, an international consortium connecting world-class cleanrooms and expertise from Canada, Australia, Europe, the United States, and Japan. This “network of networks” empowers academic and industry researchers by providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and standardized best practices.

The 2026 LAB2FAB Workshop is a part of 21st Canadian Semiconductor Science and Technology Conference, CSSTC.