Indiana University partners with imec for semiconductor research

Indiana University has established a strategic partnership with imec, a global research and development center for advanced semiconductor technologies. The collaboration aims to strengthen Indiana’s role in the semiconductor industry by fostering research, talent development, and industry cooperation.

The agreement, facilitated through IU Inc., connects university researchers with imec’s international network of microelectronics and artificial intelligence leaders. Initial joint projects will be led by IU CREATE, the university’s Center for Reliable and Trusted Electronics.

In the first phase of the partnership, imec will provide advanced electronic and photonic components for evaluation. IU CREATE researchers will perform radiation testing and analysis to determine how these technologies function in extreme environments, including space.