PENTA is a new EUREKA Cluster whose purpose is to catalyse research, development and innovation in areas of micro and nanoelectronics enabled systems and applications where there is shared high national and industrial interest. Micro and nanoelectronics has been identified as a Key Enabling Technology for Europe and a cornerstone of key economic and societal developments. At the start of the PENTA programme, the focus of the projects will be on applications in automotive, healthcare and production technologies.