Le C2N is an active member of the national academic community in nanoscience. It also establishes privileged partnerships with other national research organizations: CNES, ONERA, CEA or LNE.

Example of collaboration: the Laboratoire commun Micro et Nano Optique (MiNaO)

International collaborations , beyond those of individual research teams, are formalized through the creation of International Research Network (GDRI) or International Associated Laboratories (LIA). The C2N stays open to new collaborations, both national and international, as an integral part of its strategy.

International Associated Laboratory with the United States of America: Nanoelectronics International Laboratory.

The Technology transfer unit of C2N works with its partners to analyze their projects, find the right contact at C2N. It defines with them the best way to work with C2N teams, either in service or in collaboration.

The spinoffs of C2N :Quandela, Spin-Ion, CryoHEMT, ION-X, Ncodin

The C2N is involved in numerous collaborations and partnerships with major industrial partners as well as Small medium-enterprises (SMEs) and start-up/Spin-off companies.

Clean room facility of C2N : 2900 sqm including an area open to SMEs.