"The Materials Innovation Net North Bavaria is a cooperative venture between the Center of Excellence for New Materials and the Franconia Plastics Network.

Objectives of the Materials Innovation Network Northern Bavaria

• Transfer of know-how about the latest developments in the materials sector.

• Technology transfer to acquaint local companies with the findings of institutional research and development.

• Intensified interdisciplinary cooperation between different sectors.

• Developing systems solutions for issues pertaining to materials technology.

• Fostering cooperation and the exchange of experience between enterprises in Northern Bavaria.

• Boosting the innovative powers of the Northern Bavaria region (Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Lower Franconia)."