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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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Expertise

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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Go from idea to scalable and reliable semiconductor manufacturing with IC-Link.

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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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Sustainability

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

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PR XTCO

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

PR Qatar

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.

PR PDK

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 

IPERLITE imec

The IPERLITE mission is designed to demonstrate next-generation hyperspectral imaging technology in space. At the core is a hyperspectral sensor developed by imec.

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Research update

Airgap integration and charge trap layer separation: critical technologies for increasing the number of word-line layers

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

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

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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 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

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

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