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.
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
Press release
9 January 2025
Press release
7 January 2025
A leap for photovoltaic research
Longread
Testimonial
“The human factor is very important; we should not forget technology originates from people.”
Blog
Listicle
Blog
Research update
Device performance improvement, full array integration, and increased understanding of magnetic immunity
Publications
Explore the scientific achievements of imec’s researchers, including those at affiliated university research groups.
Calendar
February 22 - 28, 2025
QIP2025 conference
Raleigh Convention Center, 500 Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
February 23 - 27, 2025
SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning
San Jose, California
February 25, 2025
Optica Online Industry Meeting: PIC Packaging for Volume Production
Online
March 03 - 06, 2025
MWC 2025
Barcelona, Spain
March 09 - 13, 2025
EURO MBE 2025 | imec
March 10 - 13, 2025
SATELLITE 2025
Washington, DC, USA
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