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

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Article PDK

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

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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

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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

Joris Van Campenhout

Testimonial

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

96-band linescan sensor

Delivering unmatched light sensitivity and low manufacturing variability, imec's latest 96-band hyperspectral sensor is now commercially ready for camera builders.

Brain-computer interfaces

Imec explores together with key leaders in the field the next frontier of brain-computer interfaces and neuromodulation, to make treatments less invasive, and more precise.

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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 

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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

Wilfried Vandervorst

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Wilfried Vandervorst has retired at imec.

Article CFET roadmap part 1

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

Geoffrey Pourtois

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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.

Karl Tuyls

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"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."

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

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