Government-funded research

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Research funded by the EC 

Industrial, scientific and societal challenges have become more and more complex, intertwined and interdisciplinary. This is especially true for long-term, global challenges such as climate change. Now more than ever we need to foster collaborations that exceed the borders of research domains, institutes and countries to push technology and knowledge forward and ensure that innovative ideas find their way to the market. Imec and the EU underpin this reality by joining forces on the European R&D scene.

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PIONEERS

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Can we increase the sustainability of ports while reducing CO2 emissions? This page is also available in Dutch .

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Portrait of imec fellow Mircea Dusa in a white polo shirt against a leafy green background

Meet imec fellow Mircea Dusa

04/08/2026

Mircea is a visionary scientist in lithography, with a deep understanding of photolithography and optical equipment built over many years.

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ITF Spain

03/11/2026
Barcelona, Spain

A new chapter for deep-tech innovation

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Food screening EMR

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