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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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With firm roots in nanoelectronics, our portfolio covers a range of hardware and software technologies.

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Research

In our 12,000 m² cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs, we’re taking nano- and digital technology to the next level.

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Building on our infrastructure and expertise, our partners are able to accelerate their digital innovation.

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NanoIC pilot line

A pivotal initiative of the EU Chips Act to reinforce Europe’s leadership in semiconductor innovation.

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Venturing & start-ups

Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.

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Applications

Get inspired by an overview of the ways in which imec’s technologies can transform your industry.

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Take a look at how the goal of a sustainable future guides our research and our internal organization.

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PR Electro-optic performance record

Press releases

23 October 2025

Published today in Science, this breakthrough in material engineering accelerates the roadmap for quantum applications

ACF Fall 2025

Driving innovation with chiplet-based architectures.

PR imec Germany

Press releases

16 October 2025

A growing team, active participation in a major European project, and a firm ambition to help the automotive industry transition to chiplet-based architectures underscore imec’s commitment to strengthening Baden-Württemberg’s innovation ecosystem while fueling international impact

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Testimonial

“At imec, bold ideas are not only encouraged, but tested, challenged, and often turned into innovations with real impact." 

PR ACP New partners

Press releases

15 October 2025

First foundry and suppliers sign imec’s ACP program to jointly accelerate chiplet adoption in the automotive industry

PR 300mm GaN

Press releases

6 October 2025

AIXTRON, GlobalFoundries, KLA Corporation, Synopsys, and Veeco join imec’s GaN power electronics program track on 300mm as first partners

Neurogyn and imec

A functional prototype for next-gen pelvic nerve stimulation, developed by NeuroGyn and imec, is ready and can soon be used for first-in-human trials.

NR EAM-ECOC

Press releases

2 October 2025

Achieving a net data rate of 400Gb/s per lane, imec’s GeSi EAM heralds a new generation of compact, high-bandwidth, low-latency, and energy-efficient modulators – tailored for short-reach, scale-up optical interconnects, and manufacturable at silicon scale

Deep-tech risk management

Blog

Recent research dispels myths about deep-tech venturing and confirms our belief that you don’t have to choose between changing the world and making money.

imec skyline

Interview

Luc Van den hove becomes Chairman, Patrick Vandenameele appointed CEO effective April 2026.

PR Diraq

Press releases

24 September 2025

Silicon qubits made using advanced industrial manufacturing methods have met key performance criteria, paving the way to mass production of functional quantum computers.

Publications

Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.

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