Mission, vision and pillars

MISSION

“We do research of excellence in material science, contributing to tackle the challenges of society and fostering the sustainable development of the region of Madrid”

VISION

“Our vision for the future is that IMDEA Materials becomes a leading research institute, internationally recognized for its excellence in material science and its contributions to the transformation of society”

The mission and vision of the IMDEA Materials Institute is based in three main pillars:

excellence in materials science and engineering research

attraction of talented researchers from all over the world to work in Madrid in an international and interdisciplinary environment

technology transfer to industry to increase competitiveness and maintain technological leadership