Imec is an R&D hub for nano- and digital technologies. We believe in the combination of extremely talented people and a world-class infrastructure to enable a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

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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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Development

Building on our infrastructure and expertise, our partners to accelerate their digital innovation.

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Solutions

A selection of our mature technologies is available for immediate application in research and industry.

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Venturing & start-ups

Our venturing ecosystem supports tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow.

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Expertise

With firm roots in nanoelectronics, our portfolio covers a range of hardware and software technologies.

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Industries

Nano- and digital technologies are transforming every market.

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Spin-off

Deltaray enables zero-defect product manufacturing

23 juni 2020

Press

Semiconductor technology & processing

Memory

Imec Overcomes Fundamental Operation Challenge for Voltage-Controlled Magnetic Random-Access Memories (RAM)

16 juni 2020

Press

Semiconductor technology & processing

Logic devices

Imec Demonstrates Excellent Performance of Si FinFET CMOS devices with Integrated Tungsten Buried Power Rails

15 juni 2020

Press

Spin-off

New imec and UAntwerp spin-off could be a game changer for online clothes shopping

2 juni 2020

Press

imec The Netherlands

Sensor solutions for IoT

Imec combines advanced machine learning algorithms and innovations in chip design to achieve cm accuracy and low-power ultra wideband localization

19 mei 2020

Press

Spin-off

Lopos, a spin-off of imec and the Ghent University, presents the SafeDistance wearable that helps employees follow social distancing guidelines

13 mei 2020

Press

Life sciences

Roswell Biotechnologies and Imec to Develop First Molecular Electronics Biosensor Chips for Infectious Disease Surveillance, Precision Medicine and DNA Storage

5 mei 2020

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Automotive

Radar technology

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Imec Builds World’s First Spiking Neural Network-Based Chip for Radar Signal Processing

28 april 2020

Press

Smart Energy

Photovoltaics

European research institutes and industry partners join forces to develop high-performance solar panels with improved environmental profiles

21 april 2020

Press

miDiagnostics Raises €14m to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Disruptive, Lab-quality Silicon Chip Diagnostics Platform

26 maart 2020

Press

Silicon Photonics

Imec and CST Global Collaborate to Extend Silicon Photonics Portfolio with Hybrid Integrated InP Light Sources

4 maart 2020

Press

Semiconductor technology & processing

Lithography

Imec demonstrates 24nm pitch lines with single exposure EUV lithography on ASML’s NXE:3400B scanner

24 februari 2020

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28 jan. 2020

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ITF Photonics 2020

From virtual to indistinguishable

16 feb. 2020

- 20 feb. 2020

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New and exciting challenges

26 juni 2020

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25 juni 2020

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Freedom, trust and commitment

25 juni 2020

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Thriving in an intellectually diverse setting

25 juni 2020

CW-WDM MSA Group Forms to Drive New Industry Standard for Optical Laser Sources

24 juni 2020

Press

Spin-off

Deltaray enables zero-defect product manufacturing

23 juni 2020

International research project 5G-Blueprint receives European grant

19 juni 2020

Semiconductor technology & processing

Memory

The history and future of DRAM architectures in different application domains

19 juni 2020

Press

Semiconductor technology & processing

Memory

Imec Overcomes Fundamental Operation Challenge for Voltage-Controlled Magnetic Random-Access Memories (RAM)

16 juni 2020

Press

Semiconductor technology & processing

Logic devices

Imec Demonstrates Excellent Performance of Si FinFET CMOS devices with Integrated Tungsten Buried Power Rails

15 juni 2020

Smart Industries

Smart Health

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Haptic feedback: the next step in smart interfacing

5 juni 2020

Photovoltaics

The tandem module, a unique opportunity to reboost EU PV industry

3 juni 2020

Imec is an R&D hub for nano- and digital technologies. We believe in the combination of extremely talented people and a world-class infrastructure to enable a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Research

Development

Solutions

Venturing & start-ups

Expertise

Industries

Press

Deltaray enables zero-defect product manufacturing

Imec Overcomes Fundamental Operation Challenge for Voltage-Controlled Magnetic Random-Access Memories (RAM)

Imec Demonstrates Excellent Performance of Si FinFET CMOS devices with Integrated Tungsten Buried Power Rails

New imec and UAntwerp spin-off could be a game changer for online clothes shopping

Imec combines advanced machine learning algorithms and innovations in chip design to achieve cm accuracy and low-power ultra wideband localization

Lopos, a spin-off of imec and the Ghent University, presents the SafeDistance wearable that helps employees follow social distancing guidelines

Roswell Biotechnologies and Imec to Develop First Molecular Electronics Biosensor Chips for Infectious Disease Surveillance, Precision Medicine and DNA Storage

Imec Builds World’s First Spiking Neural Network-Based Chip for Radar Signal Processing

European research institutes and industry partners join forces to develop high-performance solar panels with improved environmental profiles

miDiagnostics Raises €14m to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Disruptive, Lab-quality Silicon Chip Diagnostics Platform

Imec and CST Global Collaborate to Extend Silicon Photonics Portfolio with Hybrid Integrated InP Light Sources

Imec demonstrates 24nm pitch lines with single exposure EUV lithography on ASML’s NXE:3400B scanner

Discover more

Calendar

Get tailored imec updates

Reading room

New and exciting challenges

Boosting personal marketability and professional development

Freedom, trust and commitment

Thriving in an intellectually diverse setting

CW-WDM MSA Group Forms to Drive New Industry Standard for Optical Laser Sources

Deltaray enables zero-defect product manufacturing

International research project 5G-Blueprint receives European grant

The history and future of DRAM architectures in different application domains

Imec Overcomes Fundamental Operation Challenge for Voltage-Controlled Magnetic Random-Access Memories (RAM)

Imec Demonstrates Excellent Performance of Si FinFET CMOS devices with Integrated Tungsten Buried Power Rails

Haptic feedback: the next step in smart interfacing

The tandem module, a unique opportunity to reboost EU PV industry

Discover more