Nanotechnology:
The primary objective of this thematic area is to promote real breakthroughs, based on scientific and technical excellence.

Transformation of industry towards high-added value organisations necessitates real integrated approaches, either vertical, combining materials sciences, nanotechnologies and production technologies, as well as other technologies based e.g. on information technologies or biotechnologies, or horizontal, combining multi-sectoral interests.

Particular attention will be given to the strong presence and interaction of innovative enterprises, universities and research organisations in research actions. The integration of education and skills development with research activities will play an important role in increasing European knowledge, in particular in nanosciences and new technologies and opening opportunities for industrial applications.