NanoIC pilot line

The NanoIC pilot line will take center stage at imec’s ITF World this May - showcasing Europe’s push to lead in next-generation semiconductor innovation   🔗 https://lnkd.in/esR42yGz   As part of the EU Chips Act, the NanoIC pilot line is one of Europe’s most ambitious efforts to push semiconductor innovation beyond the 2nm frontier. Join our dedicated NanoIC track and workshops at ITF World and dive into the pilot line’s three core pillars:   🔍 Developing and sharing knowledge 🔬 Building functional demonstrators 🏭 Expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities   Prepare for a monumental lineup of speakers, invaluable insights, and plenty of real-world inspiration. Whether you're shaping next-gen SoCs or scaling up manufacturing, this is your gateway into the EU Chips Act in action.   Explore a preview of our exceptional speaker lineup below. We’ll also host a special panel discussion on building a diverse talent pipeline in the semiconductor industry, more details coming soon, so stay tuned. #NanoIC #ITFWorld2025

Interested in learning more about the NanoIC initiatives and how they can benefit you? Join us at ITF World in Antwerp on May 21 for the afternoon NanoIC workshop: 🔹Learn why the NanoIC pilot line is crucial for Europe’s collaborative chip innovation strategy. 🔹Discover how NanoIC fosters advanced semiconductor expertise and workforce development. 🔹Get an overview of the upcoming R&D and demonstrator services for key technologies. Visit the ITF website to check out the full program and register today: https://lnkd.in/g-cK9SCS #NanoIC #EUChipsAct #ITFWorld2025, #Innovation, #Collaboration, #Nanotech, #imec, #FutureAtimec, #Research, #Semiconductor

We had an inspiring time this week at DATE 2025 in Lyon, France, where NanoIC pilot line showcased its groundbreaking contributions to European innovation. ☑️ Our project coordinator, Inge Asselberghs, joined a stellar panel to discuss the progress and future of the EU Chips Act. This initiative is set to revolutionize the European industry, and we're proud to be part of this journey by accelerating beyond-2nm chip technologies. ☑️ Giuseppe Fiorentino presented how the NanoIC pilot line specifically is contributing to this goal. By offering early-stage process design kits (PDKs) to academia and industry, we're lowering the threshold to innovation and enabling the exploration of beyond-2nm systems-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Key NanoIC takeaways: ➡️ Companies can explore IC design and prototype advanced technology components, paving the way for future applications ➡️ We're establishing stable collaborations with newly formed Competence Centers across Europe ➡️ Courses, internships, and training programs are fostering the next generation of innovators ➡️ Our pilot line is empowering European suppliers, key for a more resilient and interconnected industry worldwide Thank you to all the participants! Let's continue to drive innovation and shape the future of semiconductors together. Chips Joint Undertaking

In a recent Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering publication, imec's Attilio Belmonte and Gouri Sankar Kar discuss state-of-the-art capacitor-less IGZO-DRAM memory cells and how the technology can help tear down the memory wall in data-intensive applications. Building on their pioneering activities in this domain, imec started developing BEOL-compatible eDRAM implementations in the framework of the NanoIC pilot line.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5rW-Hgm

Apply for a PhD opportunity within the NanoIC pilot line!    The NanoIC pilot line is calling all innovators! If you're passionate about semiconductor technology and beyond-2nm chip development, this is your chance to advance your career and contribute to groundbreaking research.   Why pursue a PhD with the NanoIC pilot line at imec? ✅ Engage in cutting-edge research focused on beyond-2nm chip innovation ✅ Access world-class infrastructure at imec ✅ Collaborate with leading international partner companies    📆 Deadline to apply: April 15, 2025 (23:59 CET) 🔍 Explore our diverse range of PhD topics related to NanoIC here: https://lnkd.in/ecBYH6pG 📩 Questions? Reach out to phd@imec.be

Join us next week in Lyon, France, for inspiring NanoIC pilot line talks and info at DATE 2025. ➡️ On Monday, NanoIC PhD opportunities will be showcased during the Career Fair University session, from 12:00 to 13:00 CEST (CFU). ➡️ NanoIC's project coordinator Inge Asselberghs will also join the focus session on the European Chips Act: Ready to Take-Off together with representatives from the FAMES Pilot Line, APECS Pilot Line, Chips Joint Undertaking and Europe's first virtual design platform. Discover the progress made and what's ahead for 2025 and beyond, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST (session FS08). ➡️ On Wednesday, Giuseppe Fiorentino will present how the NanoIC pilot line is empowering European innovation by making leading-edge technologies accessible to academia and others, from 11:20 to 11:40 CEST (session FS09) Check our the program for details: https://lnkd.in/eDUqPf44 📅 Monday, 31 March - Wednesday, 2 April 2025 📍 Location: Lyon, France #DATE2025 #NanoIC #EUChipsAct

🔍 To bridge the gap between research innovation and commercialization, a robust lab-to-fab pilot line is essential. The NanoIC pilot line aims to mature specific semiconductor technologies to foster innovation in new compute system architectures.   R&D will focus on developing advanced technologies in •          Logic •          Memory •          Electrical and optical interconnects   to build the next generation of compute systems.    To achieve these groundbreaking technologies, NanoIC will leverage state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with intense research and development of new materials, process steps, and modules. Why is this important? These advanced SoCs are crucial to drive innovation in critical applications such as: computing, communication, mobility, energy, and healthcare.   By strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem, the NanoIC pilot line will empower advancements in these areas, addressing the needs and challenges outlined in the European Chips Act.   Join us on this journey as we push the boundaries of semiconductor technology and pave the way for future innovations! #NanoIC #EUChipsAct

Imec and ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology are strengthening their collaboration to advance the NanoIC pilot line with cutting-edge semiconductor technology and expertise for sub-2nm R&D. To support this, they have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement.   “This strategic partnership between imec and ZEISS underscores how strong cohesion among European partners, which is crucial in setting up the NanoIC pilot line, the most advanced infrastructure for sub-2nm research and development in the world, accelerates innovation and strengthens Europe’s leadership position in the semiconductor ecosystem," says Luc Van den hove, CEO imec. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eDrvzQsr

Imec has achieved the first-ever electrical yield for 20nm pitch metal lines using single High NA EUV patterning. This recent milestone not only validates the capabilities of High NA EUV lithography at such a small dimension, but is also a crucial step for enabling logic technologies beyond 2nm - the ambitious goal of the NanoIC pilot line. Find out more in the recent press release: https://lnkd.in/eydVJzQH.

The strategic partnership agreement between ASML and imec advances tools that will be installed and integrated into the NanoIC pilot line, providing the most advanced infrastructure for sub-2nm R&D to the international semiconductor ecosystem. Read more 🔽