imec

Overview

imec, or the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre, is a leading independent research hub for nanoelectronics and digital technologies, based in Leuven, Belgium. Established in 1984, it has grown to include over 5,500 employees and researchers from more than 90 countries, cementing its status as an influential force in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

With a focus on advanced semiconductor research in areas like nanoelectronics, silicon photonics, artificial intelligence, and beyond 5G communications, the organization operates state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities and laboratories. This enables the creation of innovative microchips that are smaller, faster, and more sustainable. Notable initiatives include the IC-Link for semiconductor manufacturing, the BE-AI Factory Antenna for AI models, and groundbreaking work on perovskite solar cells and quantum cryptography. It is recognized as Belgium's top patent applicant, reflecting strength in research and innovation.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +32 16 28 12 11
• Website: imec-int.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/imec

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Advanced imaging systems
• Photovoltaics
• Flexible electronics
• Digital technologies
• Internet of Things
• Wearables
• Wireless communications
• Data security & privacy for IoT
• Nanoelectronics
• Data science
• Prototyping & lowvolume production
• Biomedical electronics
• Life sciences
• Research & development
• Research services
• Microchip for Industry 4.0
• System architecture
• Collaborative research
• Microfabrication for quantum sensors
• Design-technology co-optimization
• Sensor-based systems
• Microchip for sustainable energy
• Clean energy
• Startups
• Semiconductors
• Low-power network technologies
• Automotive chips
• Microchip scaling
• Sustainable innovation
• Health tech
• RF and microwave technology
• EU Chips Act
• Wafer-level packaging
• Process technologies beyond 2nm
• Connectivity solutions
• Digital health
• Manufacturing
• RF silicon interposers
• Semiconductor equipment
• AI-driven diagnostic devices
• Public-private partnerships
• Industry 4.0 & 5.0
• Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
• Healthcare chips
• Nano IC pilot line
• Cryogenic superconductive digital computing
• Sensor technology
• Venture support
• Training in semiconductors
• Spin-offs
• Automotive chip design
• High-density wafer connectivity
• Microfabrication for IoT
• Advanced packaging solutions
• Industry ecosystem
• System-on-chip
• Machine learning
• Wafer bonding
• Design services
• Microchip for healthcare
• Silicon photonics
• Sensor-actuator systems
• Nanotech components
• Industrial automation
• Consulting
• Microchip manufacturing
• Sustainable chip manufacturing
• Foundry services
• High-performance computing
• Healthcare technology
• RF GaN transistors
• Microphysiological systems
• AI in chip design and semiconductors
• Quantum computing chips
• Sensor integration
• Robotics
• Technology transfer
• Sensor systems
• Sensor fusion for smart cities & automotive
• Photonic sensors
• Automotive electronics
• Advanced lithography & nodes
• Design automation
• AI hardware
• Low-volume manufacturing
• Automotive sensors
• System integration
• Electronics manufacturing
• Microchip for precision agriculture
• Sensor-based health monitoring
• Chip design
• Pilot line access
• Energy technology and efficiency
• Semiconductor innovation
• Telecommunication
• Cryogenic computing
• Microfabrication facilities
• Chip prototyping
• Energy-efficient chips
• Advanced photonics integration
• Photonic transceivers
• Microfluidic chip technology
• Microelectronics
• AI hardware acceleration
• Sensor actuation
• Integrated photonics
• Optical transceivers
• CMOS technology
• Sensing systems
• Actuation systems
• Connectivity technology
• Education and training
• Data communication
• Sustainable energy
• Smart cities and traffic
• Mobile mapping and remote sensing
• Image processing
• Healthcare solutions
• Agricultural technology
• 3D integration
• Memory scaling
• Transistor architecture
• Back-end-of-line innovation
• Holography
• AI platforms
• Proteomics and single-molecule sensing
• Earth observation
• Thin-film tandem solar cells
• Environmental services, renewables & environment
• Hardware & mechanical or industrial engineering
• Artifical intelligence
• Clean energy & technology
• Health care, hospital & health care
• Research & development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences

Technologies Used

• .NET
• AC500 PLC
• AI
• AMP
• ANSYS
• AT&T
• AWS Organizations
• Act!
• Advertising.com
• Amazon Pinpoint
• Amazon SES
• Ansible
• Ansys Fluids
• Ansys HFSS
• Apache Kafka
• Argo CD
• Atlassian Cloud
• Azure Container Registry
• Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• BASE
• BD Pyxis
• Bash
• CAT
• CET
• CINC
• COMSOL
• Cadence
• Cadence Innovus
• Cadence Omnis CFD Platform
• Cadence Virtuoso
• Check Point CloudGuard Harmony Connect (CloudGuard Connect)
• Clarity
• Clarity PPM
• ClickHouse
• CloudFlare
• Connect
• ContentClick
• Conversant (ValueClick)
• Conviva Operational Data Platform
• Copper
• Cornerstone On Demand
• DC Storm
• DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
• ECS
• Econda
• Electron
• Elementor
• Eloqua
• Emediate
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• GAS
• GE Signa
• Gem
• Git
• GitHub
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Grafana
• HELM
• HP BTO (Business Technology Optimization)
• HiveMQ
• Homestead
• Hubspot
• IT.net
• Infolinks
• Instart Logic
• Interclick (Genome by Yahoo)
• Jaspersoft
• Keysight ADS
• Kubernetes
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• MATLAB
• ManageEngine Desktop Central
• Medius
• MessageBus
• Micro
• Microsoft Application Insights
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Clarity
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft System Center
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Mobile Friendly
• Mode
• Mono Solutions
• NEAR
• NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPU
• Ning
• Olo
• OneTrust
• Onswipe
• OpenTelemetry
• OpticStudio
• Outlook
• PEX
• Pandora FMS
• Photon
• Planon
• Podman
• Posit
• PowerBI Tiles
• Prometheus
• PyTorch
• Python
• Qualtrics
• React
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Red Hat Quay
• Rydoo
• SAP
• SIMS
• SLURM Workload Manager
• SQL
• SS&C
• Salesforce
• Salesforce CRM Analytics
• Sentaurus Device
• ServiceNow
• SharePoint
• Siemens Calibre
• Siemens Calibre nmDRC
• Siemens Calibre nmLVS
• Siemens PROFIBUS
• Siemens SIMATIC SCADA
• Signal
• Silicon Graphics International
• Simulink
• Singular
• SiteMeter
• Siteimprove
• Smart AdServer
• Synopsys
• Synopsys Design Compiler
• SystemVerilog
• TalentLMS
• TensorFlow
• Terraform
• Tor
• TouchBistro
• TurboTax Self Employed
• Typekit
• Unity
• Upfluence
• Vercel
• Vimeo
• Visual-Basic-.NET
• Voltus
• Zendesk
• iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
• poly
• redvertisement

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Star Semiconductor
• BlueHealth Innovation Center - Acquired by imec.istart
• imec.istart.nl