MICRO RESIST TECHNOLOGY GESELLSCHAFT FUER CHEMISCHE MATERIALIEN SPEZIELLER PHOTORESISTSYSTEME MBH

Their core work

Micro Resist Technology is a Berlin-based SME that develops and manufactures specialty photoresist materials and chemical formulations used in micro- and nanofabrication processes. Their core business lies in supplying advanced resist systems and functional polymer materials that enable lithographic patterning at the micro and nanoscale. In H2020 projects, they contribute materials expertise for fabricating nanostructured surfaces, microfluidic devices, and graphene-based components, bridging the gap between lab-scale chemistry and industrial-scale production through pilot line participation and roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early H2020 period (2015–2018), Micro Resist Technology focused on classical nanofabrication challenges — block copolymer self-assembly, subwavelength nanostructuring, antireflective coatings, and injection moulding for functional surfaces. From 2020 onward, their work shifted decisively toward graphene and 2D materials processing, pilot line integration, and industrialization concerns like quality management, device validation, and regulatory readiness. This evolution signals a company moving from materials R&D toward manufacturing scale-up and market-facing activities.

They are moving from niche materials research toward industrial pilot line production, particularly for graphene and 2D materials — positioning themselves as a go-to materials partner for scale-up projects.

How they like to work

Micro Resist Technology operates exclusively as a participant, never coordinating projects — consistent with their role as a specialized materials supplier embedded in larger consortia. With 242 unique partners across 23 countries in just 6 projects, they work in very large consortia (averaging 40+ partners), which reflects their involvement in flagship-scale initiatives like the Graphene Flagship. This profile suggests a reliable specialist contributor that large consortia seek out for specific materials capabilities rather than a consortium-building organization.

Remarkably broad network for an SME: 242 unique consortium partners across 23 countries, driven largely by participation in the Graphene Flagship and other large-scale Innovation Actions. Their reach spans most of the EU research landscape, with particularly strong exposure to leading nanofabrication and materials science groups across Europe.

What sets them apart

Few SMEs combine deep specialty chemical expertise with direct involvement in Europe's largest materials research initiatives like the Graphene Flagship. Their value lies in being a commercial materials supplier that actively participates in pre-competitive R&D — meaning they can translate project results into purchasable products faster than a university lab. For consortium builders, they bring both the chemistry know-how and an established supply chain for specialty resists and functional polymers.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GrapheneCore3
  Participation in the Graphene Flagship Core Project 3 — one of Europe's largest research initiatives — demonstrates recognition as a key materials supplier in the 2D materials ecosystem.
• R2R Biofluidics
  Their largest funded project (EUR 557K), focused on scaling nanofabrication to roll-to-roll production for bioanalytical devices — a direct bridge between lab chemistry and industrial manufacturing.
• 2D-EPL
  The 2D Experimental Pilot Line project positions them at the frontier of graphene industrialization, contributing to Europe's first pilot manufacturing line for 2D materials.