Institut für Mikroelektronik Stuttgart

The Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS) is a non-profit foundation under civil law that has been operating at the interface between academia and industry since 1983. As part of the Baden-Württemberg Innovation Alliance, IMS CHIPS conducts application-oriented research, development, and small-scale production in the fields of integrated circuits & systems, silicon photonics, M(E)MS technologies, and nanostructuring. Equipped with state-of-the-art cleanrooms and manufacturing processes, the institute supports its partners in realizing innovative microelectronics and nanotechnology solutions for industries such as medical technology, photonics, smart sensor technology, and artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to advance technological progress in Baden-Württemberg by serving as a bridge between academic knowledge and industrial application. We promote technology transfer through close collaboration with universities, research institutions, and companies, providing a reliable platform for research, prototype development, and small-scale production. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the core of our activities.

IMS CHIPS is aimed at industrial companies, research institutions, and start-ups that wish to develop or manufacture solutions in the field of microelectronics and nanotechnology. Furthermore, the institute offers students and early-career researchers the opportunity to undertake bachelor's and master's theses in interdisciplinary projects and to gain practical experience in state-of-the-art microelectronic manufacturing processes.