CUDI

What CUDI does

CUDI (Corporación Universitaria Para el Desarrollo de Internet A.C.) is a Mexican non-profit civil association founded in April 1999 that operates the Red Nacional de Educación e Investigación (RNEI), Mexico's National Research and Education Network. The organization connects 130+ member institutions — primarily universities, research centers, and public academic bodies — to a high-speed national backbone with international interconnections to Internet2, RedCLARA, GEANT, and other national research networks across Latin America, North America, and Europe. CUDI's core technology stack comprises eduroam roaming (7,500+ access points), the FENIX federated identity layer (7 identity providers), VC-CUDI videoconferencing (capacity for 300 concurrent users; 37,680 sessions facilitated), the REMERI federated repository network (69 institutions, 122 open-access repositories), NOC-CUDI network operations, and a CSIRT cybersecurity incident response service. The organization also hosts thematic communities in artificial intelligence, supercomputing, health, Copernicus earth observation, telemedicine, mathematics, and equity/diversity, alongside the Learning Academy training platform and specialized programs such as the Early Adopters BIO+IA testbed for AI/bioinformatics research under the European-funded BELLA II project.

CUDI's business model is structured as a membership-based non-profit: institutional members pay annual dues, which fund network operations, services, and community activities. The organization does not sell products commercially and does not disclose pricing publicly. Revenue is supplemented by international program participation (BELLA II, ENRICH LAC) and strategic vendor collaborations (Fortinet, San Diego Supercomputer Center, LACNIC). Distribution is direct and member-driven: institutions apply for membership, gain access to the full service suite, and consume services digitally over CUDI's network backbone, with operational support delivered through NOC-CUDI. Governance is provided by a Directing Council and Applications, Network Development, and Membership Committees drawn from the member institutions. Strategic positioning centers on CUDI's role as the sole operator of Mexico's RNEI and the Mexican node of RedCLARA, providing academic-grade connectivity, identity federation, and collaborative research infrastructure that commercial ISPs cannot replicate.

Name

CUDI

Legal name

Corporación Universitaria Para el Desarrollo de Internet A. C.

Website

https://cudi.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CUDI is a Mexican non-profit association founded in 1999 that operates Mexico's National Research and Education Network, connecting 130+ universities and research institutions to high-speed academic infrastructure and global research networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Education Network Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (61142), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity, Access Control & Device Authentication Infrastructure (SSO/Directory, NAC) (EDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security, Privacy & Compliance for Live Classes (FERPA/GDPR Controls) (EDAFABAM)

Keywords

• Research education network
• Academic network services
• Identity federation
• Cybersecurity incident response
• Eduroam roaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CUDI is a non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil sin fines de lucro) funded through annual membership fees paid by institutional members (universities, research institutes, centers). Membership fees fund network operations, services, and community activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CUDI operates Mexico's National Research and Education Network (RNEI), providing high-speed backbone connectivity that links 130+ universities, research centers, and academic institutions. The organization delivers a suite of digital services including eduroam roaming, FENIX identity federation for single sign-on, VC-CUDI videoconferencing (up to 300 concurrent users), CSIRT cybersecurity incident response, NOC network monitoring, and the Learning Academy training platform.

Product overview

CUDI (Corporación Universitaria para el Desarrollo de Internet) operates the Red Nacional de Educación e Investigación (RNEI) of Mexico as a network infrastructure provider connecting over 130 educational and research institutions. The core offering centers on high-speed network connectivity with associated value-added services including VC-CUDI video conferencing (up to 300 concurrent users), Plataforma CUDI virtual learning environment, Learning Academy training programs, and FENIX identity federation for single sign-on. Supporting services include the NOC-CUDI network operations center, CSIRT cybersecurity incident response, Repositorio CUDI video repository, and specialized communities for supercomputing and AI. RedCLARA-provided services (eNVIO file transfer, VC Espresso desktop conferencing) extend the platform, while eduroam enables global educational roaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red CUDI (RNEI) Mexico's National Research and Education Network (RNEI) providing high-speed backbone connectivity infrastructure connecting universities, research centers, and academic institutions with similar networks worldwide.
• eduroam Educational roaming service providing internet access at participating institutions worldwide using institutional credentials. CUDI operates 7,500+ access points and supports 7 identity providers across member institutions.
• FENIX Identity Federation Mexican Identity Federation enabling single sign-on access to federated services across Mexican educational institutions and international research and education networks using a single username and password maintained at the home institution.
• VC-CUDI Videoconferencing Video conferencing system supporting up to 300 concurrent users, enabling connections via CODECs, computers, and mobile devices with audio, video, content sharing, and live streaming to social networks.
• CSIRT Computer Security Incident Response Team providing cybersecurity courses, incident management tools, vulnerability analysis, and a direct contact portal connecting institutional CSIRTs across member organizations.
• NOC-CUDI Network Operations Center providing member institutions with advisory services, training, monitoring, testing, and incident tracking for connectivity to the CUDI network and international connections.
• Plataforma CUDI Virtual collaboration platform featuring a learning management system designed to support academics and students in teaching and learning processes through educational and collaboration tools.
• Learning Academy Training and certification platform offering programs tailored to the needs of modern universities in Internet-based services for human resources development at member institutions.
• Repositorio CUDI Institutional video repository documenting activities of CUDI communities and technical groups, providing visibility to collaborative work developed by member institutions using advanced networks.
• REMERI Mexican Network of Institutional Repositories enabling 69 Mexican institutions with 122 repositories to share access through common standards, integrated into a shared portal and connected to LA Referencia.
• eNVIO File Transfer Large file transfer service from RedCLARA allowing CUDI users to send files exceeding email attachment limits, with private download links for up to 100 recipients and support for common file formats.
• VC Espresso Desktop Conferencing Desktop video conferencing service from RedCLARA enabling document sharing (PDF, PowerPoint, images), desktop sharing, attendee management, note-taking, collaborative whiteboard, and chat.
• NOC 1er Nivel (First-Level Network Operations) First-level network operations service monitoring member institution networks, generating incident reports, and collaborating with external providers for effective problem resolution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ institutions connected to the national research network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENRICH LAC (European Network of Centres and Venues for Research and Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026CUDI and ENRICH LAC signed a 12-month non-exclusive partnership agreement (May 2026) to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The agreement enables CUDI's member institutions to access Market Adoption Support Centers and connects Mexican researchers and innovators with the European innovation ecosystem. No financial obligations are involved in this initial 12-month term.
• FortinetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022CUDI and Fortinet signed a collaboration agreement (February 2022) to strengthen cybersecurity ecosystems at CUDI member institutions. Fortinet provides training, tools, and expertise for the annual CUDI Cybersecurity Jornada and Fortinet Academy program.
• RedCLARA (Cooperación Latinoamericana de Redes Avanzadas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedCLARA is the regional backbone connecting national research and education networks across Latin America. CUDI is the Mexican node of RedCLARA, gaining access to services (VC Espresso, eNVIO, BELLA II testbeds) and international connectivity to all Latin American RNIE networks.
• Internet2 (UCAID)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternet2 is the U.S. National Research and Education Network. CUDI maintains an international interconnection with Internet2, enabling Mexican researchers to collaborate with U.S. counterparts and access U.S. research resources.
• RENATA (Red Nacional de Investigación y Educación, Colombia)coreTechnology or IntegrationCUDI maintains an international interconnection with RENATA, the Colombian NREN, enabling cross-border research collaboration and resource sharing between Mexican and Colombian academic communities.
• REUNA (Red Universitaria Nacional, Chile)coreTechnology or IntegrationCUDI interconnects with REUNA, Chile's national research and education network, facilitating collaborative research and network services between Mexican and Chilean institutions.
• RNP (Rede Nacional de Pesquisa, Brazil)coreTechnology or IntegrationCUDI maintains an international interconnection with RNP, Brazil's national research and education network, enabling collaborative research between Mexican and Brazilian institutions.
• CEDIA (Corporación Ecuatoriana para el Desarrollo de la Investigación y la Academia)coreTechnology or IntegrationA framework collaboration agreement was signed between CUDI and CEDIA (March 2022) to generate collaborative academic, technological, and research knowledge exchange. CEDIA supports CUDI's participation in the BELLA II Early Adopters BIO+IA program.
• CONARE (Consorcio de Universidades Costarricenses, Costa Rica)coreTechnology or IntegrationCUDI maintains an international interconnection with CONARE, Costa Rica's research and education network consortium, enabling connectivity between Mexican and Costa Rican academic institutions.
• GEANTcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEANT is the European research and education network. CUDI connects to GEANT through RedCLARA, enabling Mexican researchers to access European research infrastructure and collaborate with European institutions.
• BELLA II (Building the Europe Link to Latin America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBELLA II is a European-funded project that provides the BELLA II testbed for bioinformatics and AI research. CUDI coordinates Mexico's participation in the BIO+IA Early Adopters program, enabling five research teams from six countries to access AI and bioinformatics infrastructure. The project is co-developed with RedCLARA, Universidad de los Andes de Venezuela (ULA), RENATA, and REUNA.
• San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUDI collaborates with the San Diego Supercomputer Center on the Project for Interconnected GPUs (PIG), enabling shared access to GPU computing resources for Mexican researchers through the supercomputing community.
• LACNIC (Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACNIC provides internet number resource management and cooperation programs for the Latin American region. CUDI collaborates with LACNIC on capacity building, training, and research programs including FRIDA, IT Women Mentorship, and the Ambassador Program for R&D.
• LA ReferenciacoreTechnology or IntegrationLA Referencia is the Latin American open access repository network. REMERI (Mexico's repository network managed by CUDI) is the Mexican node of LA Referencia, enabling visibility and interoperability of Mexican scholarly output at the regional level.
• Academia Copernicus (EU Earth Observation Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUDI participates in the Copernicus programme, the EU's Earth observation initiative, providing Mexican academic access to satellite data and training resources through its dedicated Copernicus community.
• RUTE (Red de Telemedicina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUDI supports the Telemedicine Network (RUTE), enabling healthcare research and telemedicine applications across member institutions through its advanced network infrastructure.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEDIA: Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and Academia, operating Ecuador's NREN and a co-signatory with CUDI of framework collaboration agreements. CEDIA and CUDI share RedCLARA membership and support joint programs such as BELLA II Early Adopters BIO+IA.
• RNP: Brazil's National Research and Education Network, one of the largest NRENs in Latin America. RNP and CUDI share RedCLARA membership and offer overlapping services (eduroam, identity federation, advanced networking) to their respective national academic communities.
• RENATA: Colombia's National Research and Education Network, a direct country-level NREN peer to CUDI. CUDI and RENATA share connectivity, identity federation, and joint RedCLARA programs, and both serve Latin American academic communities with comparable service portfolios.
• Internet2: U.S. National Research and Education Network providing high-speed connectivity and identity services (InCommon) to U.S. universities and research institutions. CUDI maintains a direct international interconnection with Internet2, and the two are functionally comparable as country-level NREN operators.
• RedCLARA: Latin American regional backbone connecting national research and education networks (NRENs). CUDI is the Mexican node of RedCLARA, and the two organizations share service delivery (VC Espresso, eNVIO, BELLA II) and governance ties, making RedCLARA the closest peer in mission and operating model.
• CONARE: Consortium of Costa Rican Universities operating Costa Rica's research and education network. CONARE is a country-level NREN peer of CUDI with a direct interconnection through RedCLARA, serving a comparable academic/research constituency with overlapping services.
• GÉANT: European research and education network serving as the pan-European backbone linking national NRENs across Europe. CUDI peers with GÉANT via RedCLARA, and the two share an analogous role as backbone-and-services providers for academic networks.
• CANARIE: Canada's National Research and Education Network operating a high-speed backbone and identity federation (CAF) for Canadian universities and research institutions. CANARIE is a country-level NREN peer with a comparable mission, funding model, and service portfolio to CUDI.
• REUNA: Chile's National University Network connecting Chilean universities and research centers. REUNA is a peer NREN to CUDI within the RedCLARA community, offering comparable connectivity, videoconferencing, and identity federation services to its national academic base.

Broad incumbents

• Jisc: UK's national provider of digital solutions for higher education and research, operating Janet (the UK NREN) plus a wide portfolio of services (cloud, content, analytics). Jisc is comparable to CUDI as an NREN operator but is materially larger, more diversified, and serves a broader service portfolio than CUDI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/redcudimexico
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• Instagraminstagram.com/redcudimexico
• TikToktiktok.com/@cudi_rnei

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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