Research and development for innovative applications in microelectronics and nanotechnology

The Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, IMS Chips, conducts application-driven research in microelectronics, specializing in silicon technologies, custom integrated circuits (ASICs), nano structuring, and advanced image sensor systems. As a non-profit foundation under civil law, the institute is located on the Stuttgart-Vaihingen research campus and is a member of the Innovationsallianz Baden-Württemberg (innBW), a network of leading applied research institutes in the region.

The institute is engaged in a wide range of cutting-edge research fields, including:
-    Lithography and nanostructuring
-    Medical technology
-    Optics and photonics
-    Smart sensors and embedded systems
-    Industry 4.0 solutions
-    Artificial intelligence in hardware applications

Its research activities are structured across four core business areas:
-    Integrated Circuits & Systems
-    Silicon Photonics
-    MEMS and NEMS Technologies
-    Nanostructuring

IMS Chips combines fundamental scientific research with real-world industrial relevance, offering opportunities for collaboration, thesis supervision, and Ph.D. research in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart. With a strong, interdisciplinary team, the institute welcomes both experienced researchers and early-career scientists aiming to shape the future of micro- and nanoelectronics