

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.

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Discover how NanoIC’s early-access PDKs help researchers and industry explore future logic, memory and interconnect technologies.

Press releases
23 September 2026
Through TSMC's OIP Cloud Alliance, the collaboration combines secure cloud-based design capabilities with access to advanced node technology and expert support to help innovators bring chips to market faster
Press releases
21 September 2026
Manufactured on its 300mm silicon photonics platform, imec's novel APD lays the foundation for the next generation of AI data center optical interconnects

Testimonial
"Interdisciplinary collaboration is of high importance in facing complex problems and delivering best-in-class solutions."

Press releases
8 September 2026
Imec and its material suppliers optimize their chemically amplified resist (CAR)-based platforms toward High NA EUV single patterning of 22nm pitch line structures supporting A14/A10 logic designs

Press releases
7 September 2026
New superconducting digital program brings together foundries, system companies and hyperscalers around industry needs in next-gen HPC, AI, quantum computing, photonics and neuromorphic computing

Testimonial
Wilfried Vandervorst has retired at imec.

Research update
Imec continues pioneering work in developing CFET-critical modules: an improved backside contact module and a novel gate stack for threshold voltage tuning

Testimonial
Geoffrey Pourtois leverages atomistic simulation to accelerate the discovery and development of new materials for nanoelectronics. He is recognized as an industry-leading researcher by both our IDM/foundry and supplier partners and the scientific community.

Testimonial
"As AI and chip design increasingly go hand in hand, I’m thrilled to be at a place where both worlds come together to incentivize breakthrough innovation."
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
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