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PR SPINS quantum pilot line
Luc Van den hove
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Semiconductor-based quantum pilot line ‘SPINS’ launched with EU support

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From lab to leadership

Luc Van den hove reflects on his remarkable journey.

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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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Research

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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Automotive chiplets

Arm: a partner spotlight on imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP)

Arm’s perspective on advancing modular chiplets for the automotive sector

PR SPINS quantum pilot line

Press release

3 April 2026

Semiconductor-based quantum pilot line ‘SPINS’ launched with EU support

Strengthening Europe’s leadership in a strategical domain.
PR HNA Intallation

Longread

High NA EUV: ready to shape our future

Why the High NA EUV tool may become the steam engine of our time
Luc Van den hove

Interview

From lab to leadership

Luc Van den hove reflects on his remarkable journey.
Article Combined Lithium

Research update

Breakthroughs in heterogeneous photonic integration

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.

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