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At imec, we shape the future. How? By enabling nano- and digital technology innovation with a significant impact on the quality of life. With our partners from companies, governments and academia. And supported by the three pillars of our R&D: - a unique infrastructure that includes a 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line - more than 5,000 expert scientists from over 96 countries - an ecosystem of more than 600 world-leading industry partners and a global academic network Founded in 1984, imec quickly made its name as the leading research hub for advanced CMOS scaling. We will continue to shape the roadmap for the semiconductor industry for years to come. On top of that, we leverage this deep-tech knowhow. And we combine it with software and system knowledge to build up an exceptional portfolio of advanced technologies. The combination of these technologies opens the door to smart, sustainable solutions. These span domains such as healthcare, clean energy and Industry 4.0. Want to join us in shaping the future? Take a look at our research and development offerings, our support services for start-ups, or find out more about working at imec at www.imec-int.com. About Imec Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Imec leverages its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and its team of more than 5,500 employees and top researchers, for R&D in advanced semiconductor and system scaling, silicon photonics, artificial intelligence, beyond 5G communications and sensing technologies, and in application domains such as health and life sciences, mobility, industry 4.0, agrofood, smart cities, sustainable energy, education, … Imec unites world-industry leaders across the semiconductor value chain, Flanders-based and international tech, pharma, medical and ICT companies, start-ups, and academia and knowledge centers. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium), and has research sites across Belgium, in the Netherlands, and representation in 3 continents. In 2022, imec's revenue (P&L) totaled 846 million euro. About IMEC About IMEC We shape the future by enabling nano- and digital technology innovation. With our partners from companies, governments and academia. And supported by the three pillars of our R&D: unique infrastructure, 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line; > 5,000 expert scientists; ecosystem of more than 600 world-leading industry partners. Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Imec leverages its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and its team of more than 5,500 employees and top researchers, for R&D in advanced semiconductor and system scaling, silicon photonics, artificial intelligence, beyond 5G communications and sensing technologies, and in application domains such as health and life sciences, mobility, industry 4.0, agrofood, smart cities, sustainable energy, education, … Imec unites world-industry leaders across the semiconductor value chain, Flanders-based and international tech, pharma, medical and ICT companies, start-ups, and academia and knowledge centers. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium), and has research sites across Belgium, in the Netherlands, and representation in 3 continents. In 2022, imec's revenue (P&L) totaled 846 million euro. Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center with expertise in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Its > 5,500 employees and top researchers make use of a state-of-the-art infrastructure, including an extensive 200mm and 300mm cleanroom and numerous leading-edge laboratories. We shape the future by enabling nano- and digital technology innovation. With our partners from companies, governments and academia. And supported by the three pillars of our R&D: unique infrastructure, 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line; > 5,000 expert scientists; ecosystem of more than 600 world-leading industry partners. We shape the future by enabling nano- and digital technology innovation. With our partners from companies, governments and academia. And supported by the three pillars of our R&D: unique infrastructure, 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line; > 6,500 expert scientists; ecosystem of more than 600 world-leading industry partners. Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies. Leveraging its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,500 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity, and sensing. Imec’s advanced research powers breakthroughs across a wide range of industries, including computing, health, automotive, energy, infotainment, industry, agrifood, aerospace, and security. Through IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of the chip journey - from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing - delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the most advanced design and production needs. Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities in Belgium, across Europe and the USA, and representation on three continents. In 2024, imec reported revenues of €1.034 billion.