Imec inaugurates NanoIC pilot line, accelerating innovation in sub-2nm systems-on-chip

LEUVEN (Belgium), FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — Imec – a world-leading R&D center in advanced semiconductor technologies – today inaugurated a 2,000m² cleanroom expansion at its Leuven headquarters, marking a pivotal milestone in the deployment of Europe’s NanoIC pilot line. The event was attended by European EVP Henna Virkkunen, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele, and ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet, alongside representatives from the European high-tech ecosystem – including industry and startups – the NanoIC pilot line consortium, and policymakers from the EU, Belgium, and Flanders.