NANOSC AB

Their core work

NanOsc AB is a Swedish SME specializing in spintronic nano-oscillators and advanced magnetic nanodevices. They develop spin-torque oscillator technology for applications ranging from neuromorphic computing to next-generation magnetic memory (MRAM). The company contributes device-level expertise to large European research consortia, particularly within the Graphene Flagship, where they work on integrating 2D materials with spintronic functionalities. Their core competence lies at the intersection of nanoscale magnetism, spin-orbit physics, and oscillator-based computing architectures.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2016–2018), NanOsc focused broadly on graphene integration, ultrafast magnetism, and magneto-optical phenomena such as spinoptics and magnetoplasmonics. From 2020 onward, their work sharpened decisively toward spin-orbit torque devices, topological materials, skyrmions, and neuromorphic computing applications using nano-oscillators. This shift reflects a move from fundamental materials exploration toward application-oriented spintronic device engineering, particularly for computing beyond CMOS.

NanOsc is converging on neuromorphic and beyond-CMOS computing hardware based on spintronic oscillators — a field gaining significant traction as AI workloads demand new architectures.

How they like to work

NanOsc operates exclusively as a participant, never as a coordinator, which is typical for a technology SME contributing specialized device expertise to larger research efforts. With 262 unique consortium partners across 24 countries, they are embedded in very large consortia — the Graphene Flagship alone involves hundreds of partners. This means they are well-networked but play a focused specialist role rather than driving project direction.

NanOsc has collaborated with 262 unique partners across 24 countries, largely through their deep involvement in the Graphene Flagship. Their network spans most of Europe, with particularly strong connections to leading spintronics and 2D materials research groups.

What sets them apart

NanOsc is one of very few European SMEs with deep, hands-on expertise in spintronic nano-oscillator technology — a niche but strategically important field for post-CMOS computing. Their sustained involvement in the Graphene Flagship gives them direct access to Europe's top 2D materials ecosystem, while projects like SpinAge position them at the frontier of hardware for neuromorphic AI. For consortium builders, they offer rare private-sector device-level capability in an area dominated by university labs.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SpinAge
  Their largest single grant (EUR 722,100) and most ambitious project — building neuromorphic computing systems from spintronic nano-oscillators assisted by laser, running until 2025.
• GrapheneCore2
  Their most substantial Flagship contribution (EUR 379,450), covering graphene applications across electronics, photonics, sensors, and energy — demonstrating breadth within the ecosystem.
• SPEAR
  A Marie Curie training network (MSCA-ITN) in spin-orbit materials, indicating NanOsc's role in training the next generation of spintronics researchers.