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Jensen Huang receives the 2026 imec Lifetime of Innovation Award

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The world’s most advanced High NA EUV system welcomed at imec

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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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Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.

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Article Combined Lithium

Research update

A double world-first: integrating lithium niobate and lithium tantalate modulators on silicon photonics through micro-transfer printing

Breakthroughs in heterogeneous photonic integration are charting a path toward future, scalable data center interconnects

PR Innovation Award

Press release

23 March 2026

Jensen Huang receives the 2026 imec Lifetime of Innovation Award

Honoring his work in advancing high-performance computing and AI.
Celestial AI imec

Longread

Venture support for advanced optical interconnect

Celestial AI’s journey from concept to AI computing unicorn.
PR HNA Intallation

Press release

18 March 2026

Imec receives the world’s most advanced High NA EUV system

A major milestone in propelling industry into the ångström era.
PR University Consortium

Press release

12 March 2026

Imec launches university consortium around next generation of chips

Leveraging European academic excellence to accelerate industrial innovation.

Article Si spin qubits

Page-turner

Si MOS quantum dot spin qubits: roads to upscaling

Leap forward thanks to multilinear quantum dot array enabled by EUV lithography.
Women's day

Interview

Two chapters, one story

A diverse Finance team, bridging generations of two  international women.

PR ATLAS

Press release

5 March 2026

DNA-based data storage for the AI age

Atlas Data Storage and imec join forces.
PR NanoIC PDK D2W and RDL

Press release

2 March 2026

NanoIC launches fine-pitch RDL and D2W hybrid bonding PDKs

Paving the way for high‑density, energy‑efficient chip‑to‑chip integration.
Article mCFET

Research update

Performance boosters to scale monolithic CFET across logic technology nodes

DTCO study supported by demonstration of hybrid channel orientations needed for A3.
Article High NA EUV

Technology review

High NA EUV: unlocking the next era of chip manufacturing

Dimensional scaling, process simplification, and design flexibility are key drivers of High NA EUV lithography.
Nanopore assay

Nanopore platform for real-world assay innovations

Enabling testing and development of assays for single-molecule sensing.
PR BEFORCE

Press release

25 February 2026

Imec unlocks lever for EUV dose reduction

Game-changer for throughput.

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Oludeniz, Turkey

April 05 - 10, 2026

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April 08 - 10, 2026

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Yokohama, Japan

April 12 - 16, 2026

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Strasbourg, France

April 13 - 16, 2026

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Manchester, UK

April 13 - 15, 2026

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