IMDEA Materials Institute

IMDEA Materials Institute is a medium-sized, non-profit public research centre in Getafe, Madrid, with an internationally collaborative, industry-oriented culture. Facilities support materials processing, characterization, mechanical testing, simulation, and lab-scale prototyping, giving corporate R&D teams integrated experimental and computational workflows. More than 100 direct R&D contracts and an Industrial Advisory Board connect company needs with institute capabilities. Funding comes from the European Commission, Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and State Research Agency, plus regional and international sources. A Technology Transfer and Innovation Office supports IP, licensing, industry collaboration, and spin-off creation.