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.
Manufacturing
Go from idea to scalable and reliable semiconductor manufacturing with IC-Link.
NanoIC pilot line
A pivotal initiative of the EU Chips Act to reinforce Europe’s leadership in semiconductor 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.
Press releases
2 February 2026
Launch of new A14 and embedded DRAM process design kits (PDKs) accelerates research and innovation in logic and memory scaling
Customized circuits (ASICs) can deliver greater performance, efficiency, and security – but at a higher cost and longer development time compared to off-the-shelf chips. Learning about ASIC characteristics and development helps you weigh these trade-offs.
Press releases
27 January 2026
First-of-its-kind solution for barium titanate epitaxy on silicon to accelerate datacom and quantum computing applications.
Research update
New impulse-radio UWB systems: 802.15.4ab-compliant; full-duplex MIMO radar sensing; low-power; 124.8MHz data rate; advanced ranging
Vision
A new era of grand chip scaling challenges has begun: imec’s vision for 2026.
Press releases
11 December 2025
Pioneering approach makes compact, cost-effective, high-resolution multispectral shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors accessible, enabling broad application in security, agriculture, automotive, aerospace, and more.
Press releases
10 December 2025
Collaboration with leading semiconductor manufacturers pivotal in optimizing the key modules for 2D-material device integration.
Press releases
9 December 2025
Breakthrough enables scalable, high-precision biosensing applications in life sciences and healthcare
Featured in the media
Improving GaN device architectures, substrates, and IC design to boost power conversion efficiencies across industries.
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
Gaisler 25 years in space
Gothenburg, Sweden
SLAS 2026
Boston, USA
Official inauguration of the NanoIC pilot line
imec HQ, Leuven,Belgium
SEMICON Korea 2026
Seoul, Korea
ISSCC 2026
San Francisco, USA
Chiplet summit 2026
Santa clara, USA
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