- Thanks to the imec project, Málaga TechPark will become the headquarters of one of Europe’s most advanced semiconductor R&D infrastructures
The strategic imec project at Málaga TechPark continues to make decisive progress toward its launch. The Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service has formalised the award of contracts for the future semiconductor research and prototyping centre that the Belgian institute will develop at Málaga TechPark, with a total investment exceeding €168 million.
The project involves the construction of a cutting-edge technology complex focused on the design and development of state-of-the-art chips. The infrastructure is intended to strengthen the position of Málaga and Spain within the European microelectronics ecosystem.
The main contract, valued at €163.4 million, was awarded to the Joint Venture (JV) formed by Sando, OHLA and Itercon, which will be responsible for constructing the buildings and infrastructure that will make up the future centre. Meanwhile, the Render Industrial Group will oversee the construction of the complex’s power plant under a €4.9 million contract.
A Strategic Infrastructure for Europe
Imec’s future headquarters at Málaga TechPark will host Spain’s first advanced 300-millimetre semiconductor R&D facility. Its main features will include an approximately 2,000-square-metre clean room, more than 60 pieces of advanced processing equipment, and specialised spaces for research, testing and prototyping.
The project is part of the PERTE Chip programme promoted by the Government of Spain and will involve a total investment of more than €600 million, including contributions from the Central Government, the Regional Government of Andalusia, and the Málaga City Council, which is supporting the initiative through the transfer of land and administrative facilitation.
The centre’s activity will focus on the creation of advanced microchip prototypes for strategic sectors such as medicine, photonics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced industrial technologies.
Málaga TechPark Strengthens Its Leadership in Microelectronics
The arrival of imec represents one of the most significant milestones in Málaga TechPark’s recent evolution and further consolidates the growth of the technology ecosystem linked to microelectronics and deep-tech industries in Southern Europe.
In addition to the manufacturing clean room, the infrastructure will include office buildings, central services, technical platforms, energy facilities and specialised logistics spaces, as well as green areas, internal roads and mobility-related infrastructure.
According to current forecasts, construction could begin between the end of this year and early 2027, with completion expected in 2028. Afterwards, the installation and validation of the scientific and technological equipment required for the centre’s operations will take place.
The project update comes just weeks after the official establishment of the imec Spain Foundation, the entity that will oversee the Belgian institute’s activities in Spain and which is already registered in the State Registry of Foundations.
Through this new infrastructure, Málaga TechPark continues to strengthen its ability to attract international investment, highly qualified talent and high-impact technology projects related to industries that will shape Europe’s future.