imec

Website

www.imec-int.com

Services

In app support

imec is a world-leading independent research and development hub specializing in nanoelectronics and digital technology innovation, operating from state-of-the-art facilities including 12,000 m² cleanrooms and advanced laboratories. Established in 1984, imec has consistently set the pace for the semiconductor industry, pioneering advancements in CMOS scaling and beyond. The organization combines deep technical expertise with advanced software and systems, focusing on unlocking smart, sustainable solutions across a broad spectrum of applications.

Its core areas of expertise include advanced CMOS logic and memory devices, integrated photonics for optical transceivers and sensors, health technologies leveraging chip technology for medical applications, and sophisticated sensing and actuation systems. Additionally, imec drives innovation in reliable, high-performance, and low-power connectivity technologies, including 5G and wireless IoT communication.

imec offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing collaborative research programs, scalable semiconductor manufacturing via its IC-Link services, and dedicated venturing and startup support to foster tech entrepreneurship. The organization also plays a crucial role in education and workforce development within the semiconductor industry, including managing the NanoIC pilot line, a pivotal initiative aligned with the EU Chips Act to accelerate beyond-2nm innovation across Europe.

Through its talent, extensive infrastructure, and broad partner network, imec creates breakthroughs that result in microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable, supporting critical applications in areas such as life sciences, data and telecommunication, automotive technologies, and robotics for Industry 4.0, with a strong commitment to guiding its research and internal organization towards a sustainable future.

Locations

• Leuven, Flemish Brabant
• Leuven, Flemish Brabant