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.
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.
Featured in the media
Improving GaN device architectures, substrates, and IC design to boost power conversion efficiencies across industries.
Press releases
9 December 2025
Breakthrough enables scalable, high-precision biosensing applications in life sciences and healthcare
Press releases
8 December 2025
Holistic system-technology co-optimization (STCO) approach key in reducing peak GPU and HBM temperatures under AI workloads while enhancing performance density of future GPU-based architectures
Press releases
25 November 2025
New research facility, set to open in early 2026, will function as a central hub in the Gulf region for advanced compute architectures enabling AI, and deep-tech innovations for a sustainable society.
Press releases
18 November 2025
Major update of NanoIC’s Pathfinding N2 P-PDK empowers researchers and designers to learn and innovate on full SoC architectures
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
SPIE BIOS 2026
San Francisco, California, USA
PIC Summit USA
Sunnyvale, USA
Lab to Launch: Deep Tech After Hours
San Francisco, CA, USA
SPIE AR/VR/MR 2026
San Francisco, USA
SPIE Photonics West
San Francisco, USA
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS 2026)
Las Vegas, USA
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