MNT ERA-Net is a network of European Micro- and Nanotechnology (MNT) support programmes.
It is a 5-year project under the ERA-NET scheme of the 6th Framework Programme of the European Commission.

MNT ERA-Net started in January 2004 with a core group of 8 European programmes. After two expansion phases the consortium now comprises 20 European countries and regions, all represented by their national/regional ministries or by their respective programme agencies.

It is our mission to enhance the competitiveness of the European industry by coordinating European support measures for micro-and nanotechnologies, and through the continuous improvement and streamlining of MNT support services.

This shall be achieved by implementing sustainable joint and coordinated activities and securing mid-term cooperation between the participating funding programmes from all over Europe.

MNT ERA-Net has the potential to support the implementation of European MNT strategies by complementing initiatives such as FP7.

MNT ERA-Net can help establish links between strategic aims of European Technology Platforms (ETP) and respective target groups. It provides practical aspects of innovation through complimentary project types and close relations to national and regional clients.