Held annually, MICRODIA is an initiative aimed at showcasing the technological advancements and capabilities of microscopy in Portugal, with a special focus on high school students. By highlighting Optical and/or Electronic Microscopy Platforms, the initiative offers a range of engaging activities, including hands-on experiences.

The institutions that have joined the initiative are: Fundação Champalimaud (ABBE), Instituto de Inovação Investigação em Saúde (IBMC & INEB), Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa (iBB), International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (NBI & AEMIS), Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), Universidade de Aveiro (iBiMED), Universidade de Coimbra (CNC-MICC & FMUC), Universidade de Lisboa (FCUL), Universidade do Algarve (ABCRi), Universidade do Minho (ICVS), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (ITQB & NMS).