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From concept to unicorn AI Computing: Celestial AI’s journey

Atlas Data Storage and imec join forces to scale DNA-based data storage.

A new era of grand chip scaling challenges has begun: imec’s vision for 2026.

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.

Breakthrough color-splitting photonics innovation triples light sensitivity and breaks sensor resolution limits for a new era in ultra-compact, high-performance imaging

New Deep-tech Semiconductor Startup Tackling AI’s Compute Memory Bottleneck

The Skinetix data platform matches sensor data collected through their unique sportswear with a personalized AI model, providing quantified biomechanical insights to adjust training and rehabilitation plans to maximize athletes' performance or get them back in the game, faster.

AI platform estimates lactate thresholds and fitness level based on training data and was developed in collaboration with cycling team Lotto-Dstny   

How imec is advancing start-up innovation with Imec.DeepTechVentures

Deep-tech venture Sarcura is collaborating with imec to develop, prototype and produce a cell sorter chip with integrated photonics to make cell therapy available for all patients who need it (instead of the < 5% that have access today).

Increasing numbers of wrist fractures call for smarter support