Imec is the world's leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hub. The combination of our talent, infrastructure, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable. We combine that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future.
Expertise
With firm roots in nanoelectronics, our portfolio covers a range of hardware and software technologies.
Research
In our 12,000 m² cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs, we’re taking nano- and digital technology to the next level.
Design and foundry services
Building on our infrastructure and expertise, our partners are able to accelerate their digital innovation.
NanoIC pilot line
Aligned with the EU Chips Act, access to the pilot line will accelerate beyond-2nm innovation.
Venturing & start-ups
Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.
Applications
Get inspired by an overview of the ways in which imec’s technologies can transform your industry.
Sustainability
Take a look at how the goal of a sustainable future guides our research and our internal organization.
Page-turner
A path from planar 2D-FETs to high-performance 2D-CFETs
Research update
A 3D charge-coupled device with IGZO channel: a promising CXL type-3 buffer memory
Press releases
14 January 2025
New Deep-tech Semiconductor Startup Tackling AI’s Compute Memory Bottleneck
Press releases
9 January 2025
Imec achieves breakthrough in silicon photonics, paving the way for cost-effective and high-performance optical devices.
Press releases
7 January 2025
A leap for photovoltaic research
Longread
Co-integration of NoC routing channels alongside the backside power delivery network: a scalable and cost-effective approach
Blog
Reflecting on 2024, which marks imec's 40th anniversary, imec's CEO emphasizes the potential of microchips to tackle some of humanity's most pressing challenges.
Testimonial
“The human factor is very important; we should not forget technology originates from people.”
Blog
A review of the technical and regulatory challenges that must be overcome for 140 GHz radar to reach its full commercial potential.
Research update
Device performance improvement, full array integration, and increased understanding of magnetic immunity
Press releases
16 December 2024
The technology marks a crucial step towards environmentally friendly infrared imagers to transform autonomous driving, medical diagnostics and more
Press releases
12 December 2024
The new compute express link (CXL) type-3 buffer memory promises to vastly surpass DRAM in terms of bit density and cost efficiency
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
IEEE Hybrid Bonding Symposium 2025
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
Advanced Therapies Week (USA)
Dallas, USA
SPIE BIOS 2025
San Francisco, California, USA
Seminar: Disrupting bio with specialty silicon
San Francisco, USA
SPIE AR/VR/MR 2025
San Francisco, USA
Photonics Innovation Day
San Francisco, USA
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