 This study presents a novel method for functionalizing gold nanoparticles, ONPs, using molecularly imprinted polymers, MIPs. Near-field radical photopolymerization was used to create ONPs at MIPs hybrid nanoparticles, which were then used as substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, SERS, analysis. The resulting sensing platform exhibited excellent sensitivity and specificity, allowing for rapid and accurate detection of methylene blue. Additionally, this method allowed for faster analysis times compared to traditional methods, making it more suitable for real-world applications. This article was authored by Aminacytus, Selene Molinaro, Simon Gris, and others.