To be a tool user at NanoteQ, these are the steps:

1. Request an account at NanoteQ. (carroldl@wfu.edu)
2. Go through University safety training for the Lab,

3. Go through user training for the tools you want to use. You must get certified

    as a tool user by a NanoteQ trainer. When you are certified, the tool is added

    to your NanoteQ account.

4. Schedule the use of the tool online through the lab scheduling app. Schedule technical

    staff separately if they are needed. The scheduling app is:

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https://nanoteq.bookedscheduler.io/Web/index.php

(WARNING: the cleanroom allows a maximum of 2 users at a time in the ISO 5 section.)

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5. Use the tool, report irregularities or damage if any, clean your work space when finished.

6. Pay your bill. Billing is monthly.

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How much does this cost?

 

The infrastructure at NanoteQ is supported by user fees. Charges for the use of the equipment go toward the maintenance of the equipment. User rates are calculated and updated yearly. They are based upon a 3 year average of our expenses for the facility and are typically much lower than the costs for similar capabilities locally.  The specific formula used for estimates of our costs are available upon request.

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Fees set for 2026 ...

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Access fee for 2026 is $50/Hour

 

   This includes all tools of the Cleanroom ​and Microscopy

   facilities, Optics, Soft Materials, X-ray and Surface Analysis

   Labs.

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Users must supply their consumables (some things are

available at the Lab - please check)

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Tech Support: $100/hour (inclusive)

Training on Tool: $100/hour (inclusive)

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Fee Cap: $20K/year for any single entity

(research group, company, etc.)

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• Members of NanoteQ receive Fee discounts provided through the financial support of Wake Forest University to encourage collaboration and meaningful research in the service of our communities. (inquire)

• Courtesy memberships are available for local academic researchers (inquire)

• Corporate memberships are available in some specific circumstances (inquire)

• Access to the facilities for researchers without funding can be obtained through the director's fund which supports promising seed research. For more information contact carroldl@wfu.edu