MESA+ is the research institute for nanotechnology at the University of Twente. It consists of 500 employees including 275 PhDs and postdocs. It holds around 1250 m2 cleanroom space. It has a yearly turnover of about €45 million, from which about 60% comes from external sources. The management of MESA+ consists of Scientific Director and Technical Commercial Director, University Board, Scientific Advisory Board, and Supervisory Board, which assists MESA+ management whenever necessary.