Objectives

NEMO's Mission Statement is to set up a world force on micro-optics research and technology that strongly and constructively impacts :

  • the way micro-optics research will be structured and conducted in Europe's society of tomorrow
  • the competitiveness of European research, SME’s and companies
  • the awareness of society for "optics for the quality of life"
  • the world-wide recognition of European research in micro-optics
  • the education of secondary school and university level students in (micro)-optics and photonics
  • women's involvement in optics and photonics
  • employment in European research centres and high tech companies