Industrial collaborations

Building on our strengths in research of excellence, IMDEA Materials Institute also excels at forging seamless partnerships with industry. Leveraging our world-class scientific expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure, most of our research groups routinely partner with leading national and international companies to co-develop breakthrough materials and processes. 

These dynamic collaborations—already yielding over 100 direct contracts—have cemented IMDEA Materials as a key research and development player within Europe’s innovation ecosystem, driving technological growth in the Madrid region and beyond. From conceptual to proof-of-concept demonstration, our applied research lines bridge the gap between fundamental discovery and real-world impact, ensuring that cutting-edge science translates swiftly into high-value industrial solutions. 

The main industrial partners that are or have been collaborating with IMDEA Materials Institute through research projects are as follows: