This was the inauguration of the NanoIC pilot line

On February 9 2026, imec officially inaugurated a 2,000 m² cleanroom expansion at its Leuven headquarters, a major milestone in the deployment of the NanoIC pilot line under the European Chips Act.

The event brought together European and Belgian political leaders, industry partners, and representatives from research institutes across Europe to mark a historic moment in the pilot line’s ambitious journey to push semiconductor technologies beyond the 2nm node.

Relive the highlights in the official inauguration aftermovie.

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Read the full press release of this inaugural event