The MULTILAYER project is supported by the European Commission through the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. It addresses the NMP Thematic Priority (NMP-2007-3.5.2). It started on the 1st of October 2008 and is due to last 48 months. The project will be funded up to 6 500 000 EUR out of a total budget of 9 030 462 EUR.