The National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest was set up in 1970 and it is the most important institute in the field of research, development and innovation in information and communication technology (ICT) from Romania.

Since its establishment, ICI Bucharest has continued to be a real source of experts in informatics, who through their studies and research have contributed to the development of this field.

The Institute operates based on the Government Decision no. 1621/2003, with its subsequent amendments and completions, as a legal entity with economic management and financial autonomy, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Government.

The main activity of ICI Bucharest is the realization and implementation of research-development projects in the field of ICT, thus supporting the development of the information society.

ICI Bucharest's mission is to promote excellence in research and innovation, for the development of the knowledge-based economy in Romania and for the better integration in the European and international research space.