Research

In our cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs, we’re taking nano- and digital technology to the next level.

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Imec is the cradle of innovation. In our offices, labs and cleanrooms, we develop technologies that will change the way people work, play, communicate, travel, ...

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Access to our research activities offers you a shortcut into the future. It guides and accelerates your progress. And gives you an edge over your competitors.

There are three ways in which you can shape the future with us: join one of our programs with multiple partners, enter into a bilateral collaboration with imec or become part of a government-funded project.

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Collaborative research

Big innovations are no longer the achievements of solitary brilliant minds, but the result of streamlined collaboration. To facilitate these synergies, imec gathers multiple partners around its ecosystem, talent and infrastructure.

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Bilateral research

Want to be the first to conquer the market with next-generation technology? Then give yourself an edge over your competitors. Partner up with the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. And get better results, faster.

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Government-funded research

Imec is committed in numerous research projects co-funded by the government, contributing strongly in Flemish and European R&D programs. These involve companies, research centers and universities.

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Some examples of what we have done

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Imo-imomec: a hidden gem in materials R&D and related services

28/08/2021
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Expertise

A deep dive into the strengths and offerings of the imec research group at Hasselt University.

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Custom chip manufacturing

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Expertise

Go from idea to scalable and reliable semiconductor manufacturing with IC-Link.

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ITF Spain

03/11/2026
Barcelona, Spain

A new chapter for deep-tech innovation

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How the Web Failed Its Own Inventor

14/01/2020
Expertise

Jo De Boeck – Chief Strategy Officer, imec

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