Nanotechnology Research Institute (NRI) of Jiaxing University is located in Jiaxing city, the birthplace of the Communist Party of China. The NRI has been founded to lead advanced research and development on nanoscience and nanotechnology which are the important scientific areas in the future. The NRI is also an important symbolic entity achievement of Jiaxing Municipal Government's strong support for Jiaxing University. At the same time, it has guiding significance in promoting interdisciplinary research and international collaboration. The NRI aims to lead the research and development activities on nanoscience and nanotechnology in China and global.

Nanotechnology Research Institute is consisted of 5 Research Centers of Nanomaterials & Nanocomposites, Nanomanufacturing & Simulation, Nano-IT & Energy Devices, Nano-biomedical Devices and Nanocharacterization & Testing. Specific research directions include structural and functional nanomaterials & nanocomposites, nanoscale manufacturing & simulation, nano-devices for information & telecommunication, nano-devices for energy conversion & storage, and nano-biomedical materials & devices, nanoscale characterization, etc.

Nanotechnology Research Institute of Jiaxing University is committed to integrating the talents and resources on nanotechnology to collaborate with other institutes and industries in China and abroad. As located in a center of G60 Intelligent Industry & Innovative Park, the NRI is to be a platform institute to lead collaborative research with industries and international collaboration, and to contribute for the advancement of Yangtze River Delta region research highland.