Imec is the world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

Core values

- **Economic Impact**: Imec added a value of 4.91 billion euros in Flanders and generated a fiscal return of 2.59 billion euros to the Flemish and federal authorities between 2009 and 2018. For every euro invested by the Flemish government, imec achieved an added value of eight euros[1].
- **Sustainability and Environmental Impact**: Imec is actively working on reducing its ecological footprint through various initiatives such as reducing energy consumption, water reuse, and promoting electric vehicles. They have set clear objectives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and have made significant reductions in their environmental impact, such as a 70% reduction in hydrogen consumption for EUV lithography and a 15% reduction in natural gas use through a second heat pump installation[3][5].
- **Social Impact**: Imec's research and innovation focus on areas like healthcare technologies, energy solutions, digital transformation of education, smart cities, and sustainable production. These efforts aim to improve quality of life and address global societal challenges[3][5].
- **Community and Stakeholder Engagement**: Imec engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, partners, and the broader community, to ensure their activities are aligned with societal needs and promote positive change[3][5].