Introduction
By the Lisbon Strategy the European Union aims to achieve sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and with respect for the environment. The key to success lies in innovation. Nanotechnology is one of the most promising areas for technological innovation and can contribute in a significant way to achieving these objectives. In particular, 'organic semiconducting nanomaterials' have the potential to supply intelligent and sustainable solutions in many innovative fields and cleantech applications, ranging from renewable energy to (nano-) electronics. Using nanotechnology, for example, organic solar cells can be produced that can be incorporated into double glazing or photovoltaic (PV), solar modules. Currently, there is an innovation problem, because - despite companies' interest - the relevant knowledge in this area is largely present in public research institutes.
The ORGANEXT project provides a solution for this specific innovation problem in the field of organic nanomaterials, and will further contribute to the larger issue of sustainable growth. It provides a platform for companies to use the skills of the project partners and to assist them to new applications and products.