GARR is the ultra-broadband network dedicated to the Italian research and education community. Its main objective is to provide high-performance connectivity and to develop innovative services for the daily activities of researchers, professors and students as well as for international collaboration.

GARR network is designed and managed by the Consortium GARR, a non-profit association founded under the auspices of the Ministry of University and Research. The members are CNR,  ENEA,  CRUI Foundation,  INAF, INFN, INGV, Italian public universities, Scientific Research Hospitals (IRCCS) and animal health and food safety Institutes (IZS)