Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences
SINANO was jointly founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the People's Government of Jiangsu Province, the People' Government of Suzhou and Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) in 2006. Covering a land area of 180 mu (12 ha), it comprises eight research departments, including information, energy, environment, life science and medicine, with 516 staff members and 530 graduate students. It also has its own processing, testing and biochemistry platforms.
SINANO plans to build an interconnected nano vacuum experiment station, which will be a pioneer project in the nanotechnology field.