Materials and Processes National Network in Materials National network for research on new and innovative materials and processes with a separate focus on multi-functional materialsThe total programme RNMP has a budget of 75 M EUR. It funds research in three priority areas: Nanotechnologies, Multifunctional materials and New Production Processes.- To strengthen the links between institutional research and industry- To develop new market-driven products and services- To gather industrial and academic skills and share large equipments.- Design, fabrication and characterisation of materials- Processing and Forming- Surfaces treatment and joining- Behaviour, lifetime, reliability and control- Recycling and environmental aspectsCompanies in association with research institutions; Funding rate: 50% reimbursable advance or 30% subsidies