Frontiers represents twelve nano-technology institutes scattered over Europe. Jointly about 200 researchers with varying backgrounds bring together a considerable knowledge pool in Europe.

The large emphasis on nanotechnology worldwide requires a strong ambition and focus, in order to achieve the leadership needed. We believe this can only be done by leveraging and focusing existing strength, expertise and investments within Europe through a network. The critical mass hence obtained is expected to lead to the development of marketable new technologies, processes, tools and devices that will in turn have great impact on science, industry and society.

(*Frontiers is supported by the Sixth Framework Program (FP6) from the European Commission.)