RedIRIS connects more than 500 affiliated institutions, mainly universities and public research centers in Spain, to whom it provides advanced communications services.
RedIRIS is funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and is included in the map of Singular Scientific and Technical Infrastructures (ICTS). ICTS are large facilities, resources, equipment and services dedicated to supporting research and technological development, and that promote the transmission, exchange and preservation of knowledge, technology transfer and innovation in Spain.