IMDEA Networks Institute is one of the seven IMDEA (Spanish pronunciation: [inˈde.a]) Institutes created by the Madrid Regional Government as part of the IV Regional Plan of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation 2005-2008 (PRICIT),[1] of which the aim is to put in place advanced research centers and higher education and training in the Community of Madrid.

It was legally constituted under Spanish law at the end of 2006 as a public, not-for-profit Foundation.

The Board of Trustees of IMDEA Networks Institute is its highest organ of governance, representation and administration.

Computer networking research consists of creating mathematical models as well as validating theories through simulations and measurements in test beds and/or real-world deployments.

Currently, the institute's research is focusing on the following three general areas: According to its statutes, the mission of IMDEA Networks Institute is "to provide new research capacities, technological development and innovation" in the fields of networking technologies and telematic and telecommunication services.