Łukasiewicz - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics

What Łukasiewicz - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics does

Łukasiewicz – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics (Łukasiewicz – IMiF) is a Polish state-owned research institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, founded circa 1966 and headquartered in Warsaw with additional engineering and cleanroom facilities in Piaseczno and a Kraków office. The institute operates across three core technology pillars: photonics (infrared quantum cascade lasers, VCSELs, fiber optics, nanostructured micro-optical elements), microelectronics and semiconductors (silicon cleanroom processing, GaN and SiC power devices), and graphene materials, the last delivered through two proprietary commercial brands — G-Flake for chemical/medical/military applications and GET for epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide targeting digital electronics, certification under IEC TS 62607-6-6:2021, and high-temperature Hall sensors for fusion diagnostics.

The institute sells through three intertwined revenue streams: government- and EU-funded R&D projects (KPO, European Chips Act pilot lines including WBG PILOT LINE and INNOSEMI, Horizon Europe, NCN, NCBR, M-Era.Net, EUREKA), direct commercial sales of branded graphene products via gflake.shop and graphene2get.com, and paid contract research and laboratory services covering MBE epitaxy, photonic device processing, chemical-mechanical polishing, wire bonding, ellipsometry, Fourier spectroscopy, and consulting. Pricing is per-project and undisclosed; commercial and general inquiries route through dedicated email addresses.

Łukasiewicz – IMiF serves defence and security (secure photonic and microelectronic components for the Polish defence industry), energy (GaN/SiC power electronics, fusion diagnostics), medical and healthcare (QCL-based breath analysis, luminescent authentication markers, EU-TRAINS textile biosensors), electronics and Industry 4.0 (sensors, fiber optics, photonic ICs), advanced materials industry (graphene composites), and academic/research institutions requiring access to its cleanroom and MBE infrastructure. The institute is anchored in roughly 60 years of accumulated expertise, participates in the Graphene Flagship, EPIC, PhotonHub Europe, EPoSS, AENEAS, Chips JU, and bilateral consortia with Taiwan's ITRI and Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and is a co-architect of Poland's national 2026+ semiconductor policy.

Name

Łukasiewicz - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics

Legal name

Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Mikroelektroniki i Fotoniki

Website

https://imif.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Łukasiewicz – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics is a Polish state-owned research institute developing wide-bandgap semiconductors (GaN, SiC), graphene materials (G-Flake, GET), quantum cascade lasers, and photonic devices for defence, energy, medical, and industrial clients through EU-funded R&D, contract research, and branded product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor and Photonics R&D

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Epitaxy Materials & Services (Epi Wafers/MBE/MOCVD) (HDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Semiconductor devices
• Photonics research
• Graphene materials
• Microelectronics research
• Infrared lasers

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded R&D Projects: The institute conducts R&D projects funded by national and EU programs including KPO (Krajowy Plan Odbudowy/Recovery and Resilience Plan), Chips Act initiatives (WBG PILOT LINE, INNOSEMI), Horizon Europe, NCN (National Science Centre), NCBR (National Centre for Research and Development), M-Era.Net, and EUREKA. These projects fund research from concept to deployment for industrial clients.
2. Graphene Product Sales (G-Flake®, GET®): Direct commercial sales of graphene materials — G-Flake® (flake/exfoliated graphene for chemical, medical, military industries) and GET® (epitaxial graphene for electronics and fusion energy applications) — through the institute's commercial platforms (www.gflake.shop, www.graphene2get.com) and commercial department.
3. Contract Research and Laboratory Services: Paid research services including characterization of semiconductor devices, epitaxy (MBE), photonic device processing, chemical-mechanical polishing, wire bonding, ellipsometry, Fourier spectroscopy, and consulting aligned to client-specific needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Łukasiewicz – IMiF is a state-owned research institute that conducts applied R&D and delivers specialized products and services in microelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor technologies. It manufactures and sells graphene materials (G-Flake® and GET® brands), GaN and SiC power devices, quantum cascade lasers (QCL), VCSELs, fiber optics, micro-optical elements, and luminescent ceramics. It also provides contract research, MBE epitaxy, and device characterization services to industrial clients, government agencies, and research institutions.

Product overview

Łukasiewicz – Instytut Mikroelektroniki i Fotoniki operates as a research institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, offering an integrated portfolio of photonics, microelectronics, and nanotechnology products and services. The offering is organized around three core technology pillars: (1) Photonics — encompassing infrared photonics (quantum cascade lasers QCL, VCSEL lasers, antimony structures), fiber optic technology, nanostructured micro-optical elements, and characterization/MBE services; (2) Microelectronics and Semiconductors — covering silicon microelectronics (cleanroom at the Silicon Microelectronics Center in Piaseczno), GaN-based power devices, SiC-based power devices, and integrated circuit design; and (3) Graphene Technologies — delivered under two proprietary brands: G-Flake (flake/chromium graphene for chemical, medical, and military applications) and GET (Graphene Epitaxy Technologies — epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide for digital MMIC applications and fusion energy sensors). The Competence Center for Microelectronics and Photonics (KPO-funded consortium with CEZAMAT PW and Łukasiewicz-ITR) acts as an overarching platform integrating these capabilities, providing full R&D-to-prototype pathways. Additional offerings include hydrogen technologies, semiconductor crystals and materials, white light lasers, chrome masks, diffractive elements, industrial sensors, intelligent materials (luminescent ceramics), and participation in international projects such as LumAI (AI-based document authentication), EU-TRAINS (medical microelectronics), and PROACTIF (critical infrastructure protection).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GET® (Graphene Epitaxy Technologies): High-quality epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide for digital applications in monolithic microwave integrated circuits, graphene certification services per IEC TS 62607-6-6:2021, and high-temperature Hall effect sensors for fusion energy diagnostics.
• G-Flake®

Products and services

• Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) Mid- and far-infrared quantum cascade lasers used for trace gas detection, pollution monitoring, alarm systems, and advanced medical diagnostics such as exhaled air analysis and disease biomarker identification. Patented technology (US10132993 / EP3339261).
• VCSEL Lasers Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL), optically pumped, developed for infrared photonics and sensing applications.
• GaN-based Power Devices High-frequency power devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) offering high mechanical resistance, chemical stability, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity for energy-efficient next-generation electronics. Part of WBG PILOT LINE under European Chips Act.
• SiC-based Power Devices Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices designed for high-power and high-temperature applications, developed within the SiC Technologies research group.
• G-Flake® Graphene Registered commercial brand for chemical exfoliated (flake) graphene targeted at the chemical, medical, and military industries. Used in composite materials, sensors, and electronics. Marketed via www.gflake.shop.
• GET® (Graphene Epitaxy Technologies) Registered commercial brand for high-quality epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide (SiC), targeted at digital applications in monolithic microwave integrated circuits, high-temperature Hall effect sensors, and fusion energy diagnostics. Includes graphene material certification services per IEC TS 62607-6-6:2021. Marketed via www.graphene2get.com.
• Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Service Contract MBE growth service for III-V semiconductor structures with precise control of crystalline properties, supporting QCL, ICL, T2SL, and integrated photonics development. Delivered using VEECO GEN20 system capable of substrates up to 4 inches.
• LumAI – Luminescent Authentication Markers Innovative luminescent markers combined with hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence for rapid smartphone-based document authenticity verification. Developed in the M-Era.Net 3 international project.
• Industrial and Optoelectronic Sensors Industrial and optoelectronic sensors developed for demanding environments including gas detection, defense applications, and Industry 4.0 systems.
• Fiber Optic Technology Fiber optic technologies developed within the photonics division, including specialty optical fibers and fiber-based components for telecommunications, industrial sensors, and photonic integrated circuits.
• Nanostructured Micro-optical Elements Nanostructured micro-optical elements fabricated using advanced lithographic and etching techniques for specialized photonics applications.
• Intelligent Materials (Luminescent Ceramics) Intelligent ceramic materials for luminescence, 3D printing (DLP) of YAG:Ce phosphor materials, and industrial/defense applications developed by the Intelligent Materials Research Group.
• Chrome Masks and Diffractive Elements Chrome masks and diffractive optical elements manufactured using lithographic processes for photonics applications.
• Electro-optical and Spectral Characterization Services Comprehensive characterization of semiconductor devices including electro-optical and spectral analysis, temperature distribution measurements, Fourier spectroscopy, and photonic device processing.
• Competence Center for Microelectronics and Photonics KPO-funded consortium platform led by Łukasiewicz-IMiF in partnership with CEZAMAT PW and Łukasiewicz-ITR that builds advanced research infrastructure for microelectronics, photonics, semiconductor technologies, and high-reliability electronics, providing full R&D-to-prototype pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• QCL technology ranked among the top globally leading laboratories for infrared laser development
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Graphene FlagshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz – IMiF is a partner in the EU Graphene Flagship initiative, Europe's largest research initiative focused on graphene. The institute contributes graphene certification standards (IEC TS 62607-6-6:6:2021) and develops graphene technologies including epitaxial and flake graphene for industrial applications.
• European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium, which fosters collaboration among European photonics companies and research institutions for technology development and market growth.
• Polska Platforma Technologiczna Fotoniki (PPTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Polish Photonics Technology Platform, a national initiative bringing together Polish photonics researchers, industry, and policymakers to advance photonic technologies in Poland.
• Next Step Fusion (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz – IMiF collaborates with Next Step Fusion in the EUREKA THOR project to develop diagnostic solutions for next-generation fusion devices, applying GET® graphene-on-silicon-carbide technology to tokamak sensor systems.
• CEZAMAT Politechnika WarszawskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey consortium partner in the KPO-funded Competence Centre for Microelectronics and Photonics. CEZAMAT provides micro-assembly laboratory facilities; joint work covers sensors, photonics, and advanced electronic integration for medical and industrial applications.
• Łukasiewicz – Instytut Tele- i Radiotechniczny (Łukasiewicz – ITR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in the KPO-funded Competence Centre for Microelectronics and Photonics. Hosted the new Printed Circuit and Electronic Assembly Laboratory opened in 2026, strengthening Poland's microelectronics ecosystem.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), TaiwanstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerITRI, one of Asia's leading R&D institutes, visited Łukasiewicz – IMiF to explore collaboration in GaN technology, specialized ASIC development, micro-assembly, and joint research projects, strengthening Poland-Taiwan scientific relations.
• LumAI ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz – IMiF leads the LumAI international project (M-Era.Net 3, 2022) developing luminescent markers with hyperspectral imaging and AI for document authentication. Partners: 3D-nano (Poland), Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia, Vilnius University, and Garsų Pasaulis (Lithuania).
• Southern Taiwan University of Science and TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz institutes signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology at Innovatorium, focusing on three key areas: semiconductor technologies, cybersecurity, and electromobility.
• Politechnika Wrocławska (Wrocław University of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint R&D partnership in the NCN OPUS 27 'SQTMet' project developing quantum dot transistors integrated with microscope probes for quantum systems research. Includes cryogenic measurements at temperatures down to 8K.
• EU-TRAINS Project Consortium (18 European Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz – IMiF hosted the EU-TRAINS project summit in Warsaw and Piaseczno (May 2026) with 18 European institutions from Finland to Spain. Project develops innovative European microelectronic medical technology including biosensors, smart textile-integrated sensors, and sports/health monitoring.
• PROACTIF Consortium (46 Partners, 13 Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁukasiewicz – IMiF participates in the PROACTIF project under Chips JU focused on protecting critical infrastructure using robotics and unmanned systems (UxV). Led by Nokia in Espoo, Finland. Targets ~50 new products, €90M revenue, 15+ patents, hundreds of jobs by 2035.
• Mazowiecki Klaster ICTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Mazovia ICT Cluster, fostering collaboration among ICT companies and research institutions in the Warsaw region.
• PhotonHub EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PhotonHub Europe, a European photonics innovation hub providing SMEs and researchers with access to photonics expertise, facilities, and training.
• CBRTP (Centrum Badań Radiowych i Telekomunikacji? – not confirmed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, appearing in the partners section of the institute's website.
• LARS LightingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed an innovative autonomous indoor LED lighting system using GaN technology, radar sensors, and AI-driven control algorithms with LARS Lighting and German partners OUT e.V. and Future Led GmbH. Reached the finalist stage of the AHK Polish-German Business Award.
• AHK (Deutsch-Polnische Industrie- und Handelskammer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman-Polish Chamber of Commerce, listed as a partner organization. The institute's joint project with LARS Lighting was a finalist in AHK's Polish-German Business Award.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner, providing the institute with access to Europe's largest network supporting SME internationalisation, technology transfer, and cross-border business cooperation.
• KIGEiT (Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich – not confirmed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization, appears in the partners section of the institute's website alongside other European technology clusters and industry consortia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese commercial leader in infrared detectors, QCLs, and photonic devices for sensing and medical diagnostics. Comparable as a developer and manufacturer of QCL technologies and mid-IR photonic systems for trace gas detection and biomedical applications.

Broad incumbents

• CEA-Leti: French government research institute serving as a major European hub for semiconductor, photonics, and microsystems R&D and pilot production. Comparable as a state-backed organization providing contract R&D, MBE/epitaxy, and photonic device fabrication comparable to Łukasiewicz-IMiF.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finnish state-owned applied research organization operating in microelectronics, photonics, quantum technologies, and graphene. Comparable as a government-backed multidisciplinary research institute with similar cleanroom, epitaxy, and contract R&D capabilities.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwanese applied research institute with world-class semiconductor and GaN power device programs. Already a partner of Łukasiewicz-IMiF and very comparable in operating government-funded semiconductor R&D and pilot production programs.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS): German applied research institute within the Fraunhofer Society operating in microelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor process technology. Comparable as a state-funded research organization providing contract R&D and pilot-line services in GaN, SiC, MEMS, and photonic devices.
• IMEC: Belgium-based world-leading semiconductor R&D center offering advanced CMOS, GaN, SiC, and photonic process development and pilot production. Comparable in providing industry access to advanced semiconductor fabrication and epitaxy capabilities, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Tyndall National Institute: Irish national research institute specializing in photonics, microelectronics, and semiconductor device research. Comparable scale and mission as a state-funded research center offering MBE, photonic device fabrication, and contract research for industrial partners.
• CSEM: Swiss research and technology organization focused on microelectronics, photonics, sensors, and advanced materials. Comparable as a public/non-profit applied research body offering contract R&D, device fabrication, and characterization services to industrial clients.
• Graphenea: Spanish graphene materials supplier producing graphene oxide, CVD graphene, and related materials for research and industrial customers. Comparable as a direct commercial graphene vendor competing with G-Flake® and GET® in the European advanced materials market.
• Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH): German research institute specializing in GaN electronics, diode lasers, and III-V semiconductor devices. Comparable in operating MBE epitaxy, diode laser (including QCL-adjacent) fabrication, and GaN power device research for industrial and defense applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lukasiewiczimif
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@instituteofmicroelectronics
• Facebookfacebook.com/LukasiewiczIMiF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lukasiewicz-instytut-mikroelektroniki-i-fotoniki

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Profiles3 records

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