imec said it is establishing a dedicated U.S. presence for imec.ventures, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast, to support semiconductor deep-tech ventures and strengthen links with U.S. investors and innovation ecosystems.
imec said on May 18, 2026 that it is expanding imec.ventures with a dedicated U.S. presence, putting teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast.
The Belgian semiconductor research and innovation hub said the move is aimed at strengthening ties with U.S. investors, startups and broader innovation ecosystems, while helping scale semiconductor deep-tech ventures.
imec said the U.S. expansion fits within its wider venturing framework, which includes imec.ventures, imec.istart and imec.xpand. Supporting company pages also describe a broader U.S. operating footprint and U.S.-based hiring tied to venture relations.
The announcement adds another layer to imec’s push to connect European semiconductor research with U.S. capital and startup networks. The company did not disclose specific office locations, team leads or partner investors in the announcement.
Further details could emerge if imec or external partners provide more information on the U.S. teams or the ventures they will support.
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