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Founded in 1425, the multidisciplinary and research-driven University of Leuven (KU Leuven) has been a centre of learning for almost six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest university and is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe.

TNO is an independent organisation for applied research. We connect people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way. Our goal is to connect, change and accelerate: Innovation for life.

Imec is the world's trusted leader in chip-driven innovation. For more than 40 years, our advanced chip R&D has helped shape today's digital society, with technology developed at imec found in every smartphone. Building on that foundation, we are driving the roadmap for the hardware that will power tomorrow's AI-driven era. What makes imec unique is the combination of more than 6,500 brilliant and curious minds, the world's most advanced semiconductor R&D infrastructure, and the largest ecosystem in the industry, bringing together over 600 partners to address technology challenges that no single company can solve alone. Together, we pioneer, scale, and deliver chip innovation that creates lasting impact for society, industry, and future generations.