Welcome to imo-imomec

Imo-imomec is the joint materials research institute of UHasselt and imec. Within the institute, chemists, physicists and engineers join forces - bridging the gap between atomic-level research and real-world applications.

We develop smart and sustainable material systems that contribute to a healthier and future-proof society. Our focus areas include energy conversion, energy storage, sustainable materials, sensors, healthcare materials and quantum technologies.

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Events

19 August 2025

Seneca Talk: Liquid Sunlight®, made from CO₂

5:00 PM Online and onsite: EnergyVille 2, Thor Park 8320, 3600 Genk
29 September 2025 - 01 October 2025

ISOS 16 | International Summit on Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics Stability

12:00 - 12:00 Thor Central
17 October 2025

NextMatCon

08:15 - 17:45 Embuild Limburg, Wetenschapspark 33, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
All events

Collaborate with us – here's how!

  • Joint research projects: research and development in close cooperation, financed by a third party (e.g. FWO, VLAIO, Horizon Europe, EFRO)
  • Technology/knowledge transfer: you can strengthen your market position through licensing and access to our existing technologies and expertise
  • Partnership: you can cooperate with imo-imomec and use our technology (possibly) in combination with your own technology to set up a new company
  • Scientific services: imo-imomec has over 30 years of expertise in applied and contract research in collaboration with industry 
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Partnerships

Since the foundation of imo-imomec, (inter)national partnerships have always been treated as a priority to support and valorize our research and service activities.

Would you like to discuss a new opportunity or get in touch with one of our partners? Do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact
EnergyVille logo

EnergyVille, a research collaboration in the fields of sustainable energy and intelligent energy systems.

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Solliance, a research collaboration in the field of the newest generation of solar cells.

Catalisti, the spearhead cluster for the chemical and plastics industry in Flanders.

Catalisti, the spearhead cluster for the chemical and plastics industry in Flanders.

Flux50, the spearhead cluster for the smart energy industry in Flanders.

Flux50, the spearhead cluster for the smart energy industry in Flanders.

Contact

Dr. Lieve De Doncker

dr. Lieve De Doncker
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Innovation manager

Dr. Steven Van Hoof

Steven Van Hoof (3)
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Innovation manager

Liesbeth Jamers

Liesbeth Jamers
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Communications & events