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Aligned with the EU Chips Act, access to the pilot line will accelerate beyond-2nm innovation.
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Imec inaugurates NanoIC pilot line

Accelerating innovation in sub-2nm systems-on-chip

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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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PR Europractice 2.0

Press release

12 February 2026

Europractice 2.0 secures EU funding until September 2028

Affordable chip design tools, MPW services and training to empower research and innovation across Europe

PR NanoIC

Press release

9 February 2026

Imec inaugurates NanoIC pilot line

Accelerating innovation in sub-2nm systems-on-chip.
Jelle Demanet Spatial Dynamics

Press release

3 February 2026

Imec spin-off launches platform for objective and inclusive recruitment

Spatial Dynamics leverages VR to match candidates with the right jobs.
PR A14 P-PDK

Press release

2 February 2026

NanoIC launches A14 logic and eDRAM memory PDKs

Accelerating research and innovation in logic and memory scaling.
When choose ASIC

When does an ASIC make sense for your product?

How to weigh the trade-offs between ASICs and off-the-shelf chips.
PR Veeco

Press release

27 January 2026

Veeco and imec enable integration of barium titanate on silicon photonics

Accelerating datacom and quantum computing applications.
Article Next-gen UWB

Research update

Next-gen UWB radio technology

Enabling radar sensing, data streaming, and advanced ranging.
Article Luc&Patrick

Vision

Scaling chip innovation at the speed of AI

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

2025 highlights

Listicle

Imec in 2025: an overview

Expanding our legacy of top-notch R&D, global partnerships and unique innovation.
PR ASRA

Press release

16 December 2025

Strategic alignment between imec and Japan’s ASRA

Harmonizing standardization of automotive chiplet architectures.
PR Quantum Dots

Press release

11 December 2025

Successful integration of colloidal quantum dot photodiodes (QDPDs) on metasurfaces

Enabling compact, cost-effective, high-resolution multispectral SWIR sensors.
PR 2D materials

Press release

10 December 2025

Imec advances 2D-material based device technology

Supporting the future logic technology roadmap.
PR ERC grant

Press release

9 December 2025

Anton Potočnik receives prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant

Enabling scalable superconducting quantum computers with qubit readout at near absolute zero.

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Publications

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Calendar

February 11 - 13, 2026

SEMICON Korea 2026

Seoul, Korea

February 15 - 19, 2026

ISSCC 2026

San Francisco, USA

February 17 - 19, 2026

Chiplet summit 2026

Santa clara, USA

February 22 - 26, 2026

SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning

San Jose, California, USA

February 24 - 25, 2026

EPIC Technology Meeting on Integrated Photonics and Packaging at PHIX

Enschede, Netherlands

March 01 - 04, 2026

IEEE EDTM 2026

Penang, Malaysia

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