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
Aligned with the EU Chips Act, access to the pilot line will accelerate beyond-2nm 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.
Vision
Imminent bioconvergent tools and AI will decode the black box of biology
Press release
13 March 2025
Longread
A study on charge trapping and emission
Press release
11 March 2025
Featured in the media
Imec proposes different material and integration options in response to the evolving needs of the DRAM periphery.
Press release
24 February 2025
Research update
Vision
Page-turner
A path from planar 2D-FETs to high-performance 2D-CFETs
Research update
A 3D charge-coupled device with IGZO channel: a promising CXL type-3 buffer memory
Press release
14 January 2025
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
March 16 - 21, 2025
APS March Meeting 2025
Anaheim, Los Angeles, USA
March 16 - 21, 2025
Imec at the 2025 APS Global Physics Summit
Anaheim, CA and virtual
March 20 - 22, 2025
Congress of the Japanese Society of Regenerative Medicine
Yokohama, Japan
March 23 - February 26, 2025
39th Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry
Natal, Brazil
March 24 - 27, 2025
International Conference on Microelectronic Test Structures 2025
Texas, US
March 26, 2025
NMI Annual Conference 2025
Glasgow, UK
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