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.
Exclusive ally
If you’re in need of specific expertise or want to use best-in-class infrastructure for private research, step into a bilateral collaboration with imec. Working with such a discreet and trusted partner is the best way to accelerate your project while securing your IP.
Exceptional facilities
Are the restrictions of your research facilities hampering your development? Imec gives you access to an infrastructure that’s among the most advanced in the world. It includes:
- 300 mm and 200 mm cleanrooms for research on advanced CMOS technologies
- silicon and organic photovoltaics lines to develop and refine solar cell processes
- GaN processing capabilities
- biolabs for life science activities
- a variety of fully equipped test labs
- smart spaces for testing and validating technologies in real-life conditions
- ...
Fabulous expertise
For a successful R&D program, you need state-of-the art infrastructure and exceptional minds. And at imec, both are waiting for you. More than 5,000 top researchers from around the world are at your disposal. It’s the perfect enrichment of your own R&D team.
What’s more, you benefit from the dynamic ecosystem that surrounds imec: a multitude of national and international partners – from universities to companies from numerous industries across the value chain.
Want to talk about our joint future? Reach out to us.
Reading room
High NA EUV: a new generation of EUV lithography is ready to shape our future
Why the High NA EUV tool may become the steam engine of our time.
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From lab to leadership: Luc Van den hove reflects on a remarkable journey – from researcher to imec CEO
Luc Van den hove steps into his new role as Chairman of imec. Time to reflect on his journey: from a young researcher to the CEO of the world's leading chip R&D lab.
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ITF USA 2026 at SEMICON® West
From silicon to systems: building the AI future The pace of AI evolution leaves little room for certainty. Yet, several trends are clear: AI agents increasingly collaborating in orchestrated ecosystems are on the rise. Physical AI is a crucial next step, including (humanoid) robots transforming our homes and workspaces. In parallel, AI – just like advances in quantum computing – could help unlock breakthroughs in fields such as physics and biology. Building the AI future starts with a solid hardware foundation – from high-performance, energy-efficient compute in the data centers to low-power, real-time inference at the edge. ITF USA at SEMICON® West presents the building blocks for shaping the AI future. On October 12 in San Francisco, we take stock of the full AI deep-tech stack: from silicon to systems, from research to manufacturing. Discover ITF USA
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