INSTITUT MIKROELEKTRONICKYCH APLIKACI SRO

Their core work

IMA is a Czech SME specializing in embedded electronics design, microcontroller-based systems, and semiconductor application engineering. They contribute testing, validation, and integration expertise to large European chip and electronics initiatives — particularly in automotive, IoT, and power semiconductor domains. Their work spans sensor fusion, AI-at-the-edge implementations, and reliability assessment for safety-critical electronic systems used in vehicles, smart farming, and industrial automation.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

IMA's early H2020 work (2015–2018) centered on foundational electronics: power semiconductors, IoT energy harvesting, digital factory processes, and pilot line manufacturing. From 2019 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward automotive perception systems — LiDAR, radar, sensor fusion — and AI-enabled edge computing for safety-critical applications. This trajectory reflects a move from component-level electronics toward intelligent, safety-certified systems integration.

IMA is converging on trustworthy AI for autonomous vehicles and safety-critical embedded systems — expect them to deepen work in fail-operational architectures and edge AI certification.

How they like to work

IMA operates exclusively as a participant, never coordinating — they are a reliable specialist contributor that large consortia bring in for specific embedded systems and validation expertise. With 558 unique partners across 32 countries over 19 projects, they maintain a broad European network rather than clustering around repeat partners. Their consistent participation in ECSEL Joint Undertaking projects (large 30–60 partner consortia) shows they are comfortable operating in complex, industry-driven partnerships alongside major semiconductor companies.

IMA has collaborated with 558 unique partners across 32 countries, giving them an exceptionally wide European network for an SME. Their partnerships are concentrated in the ECSEL/KDT ecosystem — meaning strong ties to Europe's top semiconductor firms, automotive OEMs, and electronics research institutes.

What sets them apart

IMA brings a rare combination for a Czech SME: deep embedded systems expertise applied across the full semiconductor value chain — from power device pilot lines to AI-enabled perception systems in cars. Their 19-project track record in ECSEL initiatives means they understand the workflows, quality standards, and integration challenges of Europe's largest electronics consortia. For consortium builders, they offer a cost-effective Central European partner with proven reliability in automotive-grade and safety-critical electronics validation.

Highlights from their portfolio

• NewControl
  Highest-funded project (EUR 189,375) and central to IMA's pivot toward automated vehicle perception — combining LiDAR, radar, and fail-operational control systems.
• DAIS
  Second-largest funding (EUR 188,500) focused on distributed AI systems with emphasis on trustability, cross-domain interoperability, and security — representing IMA's most advanced AI work.
• AFarCloud
  Unusual cross-sector project applying IMA's embedded systems expertise to precision farming, livestock management, and autonomous agricultural vehicles — demonstrating versatility beyond automotive.