European collaboration

EU programs

Imec has an active role in the EU Joint Technology Initiatives (JTI):

• ENIAC (process technology)
• ARTEMIS (embedded systems)

In addition, imec participates in a number of EU technology platforms:

• EPoSS (micro systems)
• Photonics21 (light-emitting semiconductors)
• Photovoltaics (solar cells)

Imec is collaborating in EU co-funded research projects in areas that match our mission:

• NANO3T
• PRINS
• BRAIN STORM
• FLAME
• MEMSPACK
• REALITY
• MNEMEE
• EUROPRACTICE IC
• IDESA
• WADIMOS
• HISTORIC
• PhotonFAB
• BRAINTOUCH
• SYSTEX
• 2PARMA
• COMPLEX

And imec is working on several projects with Flemish companies funded by IWT (Institute for the stimulation of innovation through science and technology in Flanders).

Imec's research on space electronics and on GaN power devices is realized with the support of the European Space Agency (ESA).