The IMDEA network of institutes was created in accordance with the IV Regional Scientific Investigation and Technology Innovation Plan (PRICIT 2005-2008) of the Community of Madrid with the aim of satisfying social needs through R+D+I (Research, Development and Innovation) and passing them on to society. The IMDEA institutes (acronym for Madrid Institute of Advanced Studies) were set up under the legal form of a foundation, with around seven strategic areas for the society of Madrid from a business, scientific and technological point of view: water, diet, energy, materials, nanoscience, networks and software. In its design, Public Administrations, universities, well-renowned scientists and companies have participated since its inception, at the initiative of the regional Government.