We are designing, building, and racing molecular machines at the nanoscale

Formula Nano is an engineering student design team at the University of Waterloo. Our current goal is to compete in the next International Nanocar Race, where teams compete to race single molecules using a specialised scanning tunnelling microscope (STM).

Only 100 to 1000 Atoms
A few nanometres wide
Propelled by an STM
Selfie of 3 Formula Nano team members in a lab smiling at camera

What have we been working on?

Fall 2023

Founded

Formula Nano was founded to bring students together with a shared passion for innovation and a drive to push the boundaries of nanotechnology!

Present

Research and Design

Formula Nano is currently in various stages of design, synthesis, and testing, as we prepare to compete in the next International Nanocar Race. Our team is collaborating across multiple disciplines to create a nanocar that meets the competition standards.

Formula Nano Team Members standing on a set of stairs smiling at the camera

We need your help!

Join Us

Interested in what we’re doing? Be part of our innovative team, pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology!

  • Chemistry
  • Computation
  • Instrumentation
  • Business
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Sponsor Us

Think what we're doing is cool and want to support us? We're always looking for financial and in-kind support, and would love to hear how you can help.

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