Initiating your ideas. Creating scalable microelectronic solutions.
Looking for a partner for you innovative microelectronic solutions? IMS CHIPS is partner to corporations, start-ups, research facilities transforming ideas into scalable scalable and practical implementation.
Our services cover the following business areas:
- Consultation & funding
- Integrated circuits & systems
- MEMS
- Nanopatterning
- Photonics
We combine expertise, state-of-the-art infrastructure and close collaboration with research facilities and industrial corporations to ensure that your projects reach their full potential.
Non-profit
Research and Technology Organisation (RTO)
More than 40 years
experience
1.400 qm
Cleanroom infrastructure
Research & Development
Funding & Production
Experience with national
and European grant projects
Your One-Stop Shop. Everything from a single source
As a one-stop shop for microelectronics, we support your project throughout the entire value-added chain. From the initial consultation through design, cleanroom manufacturing, and nanostructuring to testing, packaging, and small-series production—all services under one roof, with clear points of contact and streamlined processes. A single point of contact and a consistent development process.
This saves time, reduces the coordination effort, and minimizes technical risks, since development and manufacturing work together end-to-end. Whether you need assistance with individual process steps or want to implement a complete project in-house, we provide the right toolchain, expertise, partner network, and funding opportunities to ensure that your solution is implemented quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Everything from a single source – get started on your project with IMS CHIPS.
Consulting
Technology development
Design
Cleanroom production
Testing
Packaging
Small-series transfer
Our expertise. Making your projects successful.
IMS CHIPS offers a wide range of technological expertise that our specialists can combine with your use cases and ideas to create practical applications Discover how we help companies, startups, and research facilities turn ideas into scalable, innovative solutions.
Circuits & Systems
For industrial applications: We develop integrated circuits from the initial research phase through to series production.
Take advantage of our many years of expertise in IC design and our diverse technology platform for customized solutions.
Photonics
For passive and active optical circuits, as well as components such as interferometers, ring resonators, and grating couplers. We develop complete photonics solutions, including packaging and interconnections, on 150-mm SOI wafers.
Microelectromechanical Systems
Precision MEMS solutions down to 50 nm: We manufacture membranes, microelectromechanical structures, and functional components in a variety of materials and geometries—from development through production.
Nanopatterning
Nanostructures for optics, electronics, and the life sciences: Using state-of-the-art nanolithography and etching techniques, we fabricate 2D, multilevel, and 3D structures on quartz, silicon, SOI wafers, and other substrates.
Funding innovation together.
Public funding as competitive advantage.
Innovative technologies do not always have to be financed by the company itself.
As Research and Technology Organisation (RTO), IMS CHIPS is eligible to participate in numerous national und European funding calls. Companies benefit not only from our technological expertise, but also from our many years of experience in applying for and carrying out publicly-funded research and development projects.
We can support you in
- identifying relevant funding calls,
- developing joint project ideas,
- setting up a consortium,
- the application process,
- project management,
- as well as a successful technical implementation.
Together, we reduce development risks and create the ideal conditions for innovative products.
Research, development or production? The right partner for every phase of the project.
Not every project starts at the same point. Therefore, we distinguish between research, development, and production projects.
Research project
When investigating technological issues or developing new approaches, the focus is on gaining new insights. The project outcome is intentionally open-ended and serves as the foundation for future innovations. Research contracts are particularly well-suited for early stages of technology development and are often supported by public funding programs.
Can be funded via
Horizon Europe ERC
Marie Curie, DFG
Carl Zeiss Stiftung
Development contract
If the focus is on a specific product or system, we work with you to develop prototypes, validate their functionality, and optimize both the design and the manufacturing processes. The goal is a technically and economically sound solution with clearly defined milestones.
Can be funded via
Horizon Europe IA
EFRE, BMFTR, ZIM
Invest BW
Production contract
Once the design and manufacturing process have been validated, we will work with IMNP GmbH to support the transition to production. Whether it’s prototype runs, pre-production runs, or small-series production—we ensure consistent quality, well-defined processes, and reliable technology transfer.
Can be funded via
EIC Accelerator
IPCEI AST
Microelectronic R&D and prototyping. From development to production.
Let your idea turn into a scalable solution!
Initial consultation
After receiving your inquiry, we will schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Together, we’ll define the goals, requirements, and framework for your development project.
Concept
Based on our discussion, we develop a clear and practical concept. Technical specifications, timelines, and economic considerations are taken into account.
Evaluation & Funding
Together, we assess the technical feasibility of your project while also exploring suitable funding opportunities. This reduces development risks and allows for more efficient investments.
Prototype
We produce functional samples, masks, and initial prototypes in our cleanrooms. We guide the optimization process all the way to a validated solution.
Scaling & Transfer
We support the transition from prototype to application through small-batch production, packaging, and interconnection, all the way to industrial manufacturing.
Collectively realizing innovation
Every project is unique. That’s why we start with a no-obligation initial consultation and work with you to develop the best approach—whether it’s a research project, development assignment, or production initiative.
Simply request our NDA and a sample contract. We’d be happy to explain the various project formats and use concrete examples to show you how a collaboration with IMS CHIPS might work.
