The RFID-RNET brings together the fragmented community that exists in Norway today in the field of RFID technology, thus underpinning the basic multidisciplinary science. The rationale for RFID-RNET is to address the large potential for RFID-based capabilities in Norway. Smart RFID systems are expected to be strategically important in Norway particularly in the following main areas:
• Retail (dynamic pricing/product information – Near Field Communication (NFC)), reduce out of stock and shrinkage, improve logistics, warranty management, manage returns and repairs
• Logistics/asset management, fleet management/warehousing/shipping information etc
• Reduce Supply Chain in-efficiencies
• Healthcare
• E-Ticketing /toll roads
• Food safety (Track and trace)
• Oil & gas
• ePayment/event management/arena management
• Forestry, paper
• Waste management, recycling
• Security and privacy
• HR/Personnel safety in harsh environments

The RFID-RNET will address the strategic research and innovation from a three-axis perspective:
• The first axis will consider the main three elements of RFID solutions, namely RFID technology, RFID Applications and Services, and RFID integration with back-end systems.
• The second axis will consider the specific industrial sectors.
• The third axis considers the priorities for university, research and industrial sectors.

The network will focus on three key areas:
• Integrating existing research and development programmes. Scientific research excellence and innovation
• Developing roadmaps for the critical application areas
• Dissemination of knowledge/information related to RFID projects, activities, research and development
• Networking activities – i.e. degree of integration and commitment to RFID-RNET resource network vision

The outcome of the RFID-RNET will be:
• Focused and shared research,
• Structured knowledge,
• Extended education and training,
• Networking of partners,
• Innovation and exploitation in selected areas
• Project proposals together with Norwegian business, research and industry partners

The RFID-RNET consists today of a total of 22 organisations, with a balanced mix of universities, research institutes, industry and public sector. The organisations are represented in different regions of Norway. The RFID-RNET will closely cooperate with other national and international organisations focusing on RFID technology. There will be close cooperation and representation with national, European and global standardisation bodies..