1. The objective of the Microfluidics Association (MFA) shall be to promote the development, coordination and dissemination of both engineering knowledge and market and technical information regarding microfluidics. It shall guide developments in the microfluidics industry and engage stakeholders from the corporate sector, universities and governments to promote the interests of the microfluidics industry, 2. The Association shall promote the development of the supply chain of the microfluidics industry and the growth and prosperity of its members. The MFA shall stimulate shared business interests of its members and promote a free and open market by defining a common vocabulary, definitions and standards. It shall promote the training of people with the aim of implementing the defined standards and processes and it shall promote the growth of the microfluidics industry supply chain. 3. The Association shall actively support the development of industry standards where and when appropriate. The Association shall develop activities in the spirit of its objects. 4. The Association shall have the authority to engage in activities in the spirit of its objects, including, but not limited to, the authority to collect, store and disseminate information in relation to its objects: the organisation of seminars and workshops and the authority to collect contributions and spend money on behalf of the members.