Internet2 is a member-owned advanced technology community founded by the nation’s leading higher education institutions in 1996. Internet2 provides a collaborative environment where US research and education organizations can solve common technology challenges and develop innovative solutions in support of their educational, research and community service missions. Their community touches nearly every major innovation that defines their modern digital lives—and continues to define “what’s next.”
 
Internet2 operates the nation’s largest and fastest, coast-to-coast research and education network, with Internet2 Network Operations Center powered by Indiana University. Internet2 serves more than 90,000 community anchor institutions, 305 U.S. universities, 70 government agencies, 42 regional and state education networks, 84 leading corporations working with their community and more than 65 national research and education networking partners representing more than 100 countries.

An unparalleled community

Internet2 comprises*:

- 317 U.S. institutions of higher education
- 81 leading corporations
- 64 affiliate and federal affiliate members
- 43 regional and state education networks
- More than 65 national research and education networking partnersrepresenting over 100 countries

Internet2 is a not-for-profit organization governed by an executive Board of Trustees representing their diverse membership. Program Advisory Groups, also made up of community leaders, offer critical feedback and help set their direction.

A commitment to advancing research and education

The commercial Internet they know today was shaped by the vision and work of the people and organizations in the Internet2 community—collaborating within research and education (R&E) environments that removed the barriers to discovery. The technologies developed and leveraged by this community not only advance R&E, but accelerate discoveries across the globe and have lasting impacts on the quality of human life. From the makeup of the universe, to cancer cures, to climate change and beyond, their efforts influence commerce, science, sports, education, news and medicine.

A collaborative power

Innovation takes place when ideas are liberated to create practical, far-reaching solutions to the problems of society. Their community is laying the foundation for entirely new ideas: equipping the brightest people in the world with the most advanced technology in the world. If their previous track record is any indication, the future they create will be bold and brilliant.