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.
Expertise
With firm roots in nanoelectronics, our portfolio covers a range of hardware and software technologies.
Research
In our 12,000 m² cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs, we’re taking nano- and digital technology to the next level.
Design and foundry services
Building on our infrastructure and expertise, our partners are able to accelerate their digital innovation.
NanoIC pilot line
A pivotal initiative of the EU Chips Act to reinforce Europe’s leadership in semiconductor innovation.
Venturing & start-ups
Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.
Applications
Get inspired by an overview of the ways in which imec’s technologies can transform your industry.
Sustainability
Take a look at how the goal of a sustainable future guides our research and our internal organization.
Press release
29 April 2025
Consortium to facilitate access to design infrastructure, training, and capital for European fabless semiconductor startups, small and medium enterprises and research organizations
Longread
First results show high-resolution patterns with EUV PFAS-free photoresists.
Longread
Thermal analysis highlights the importance of system-technology co-optimization.
Research update
Press release
3 April 2025
Research update
Press release
31 March 2025
Press release
31 March 2025
Technology review
2T0C IGZO-based DRAM opens doors to high-density 3D DRAM and embedded DRAM
Press release
24 March 2025
Press release
20 March 2025
Press release
18 March 2025
Vision
Imminent bioconvergent tools and AI will decode the black box of biology
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
May 05 - 06, 2025
NIL Industrial Day
Vienna, Austria
May 6, 2025
TSMC 2025 Boston Technology Workshop
Boston, USA
May 06 - 07, 2025
GSA 2025 European Executive Forum
Munich, Germany
May 06 - 08, 2025
PCIM Europe 2025
Nuremberg, Germany
May 07 - 08, 2025
Knowledge for Growth
Antwerp, Belgium
May 7, 2025
CadenceLIVE Silicon Valley 2025
Santa Clara, USA
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