nextnano GmbH, a Munich-based SME, is a spin-off of the Walter Schottky Institute at Technische Universität München. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in software for simulating electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor nanodevices, with a particular focus on quantum mechanical properties. The nextnano software is used by 350+ customers in over 35 countries, establishing itself as a leading tool for semiconductor research.
As a CHIPS of Europe partner, nextnano addresses the lack of semiconductor teaching materials by developing modern educational content in collaboration with university partners. The goal is to create a dedicated educational version of the software, making semiconductor device physics more accessible to students and professors worldwide. By integrating its expertise into academic curricula, nextnano enhances semiconductor education and workforce development.
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nextnano GmbH develops semiconductor simulation software used by researchers worldwide. As a CHIPS of Europe partner, it creates educational tools to enhance semiconductor teaching and foster next-generation talent.