Laurent Vancaillie

Laurent Vancaillie is director at imec.ventures where he leads the Venture Creation and Co-creation group, where he seamlessly blends his passions for semiconductors and entrepreneurship. With a keen interest in fostering disruptive deep-tech startups, Laurent collaborates with passionate researchers and seasoned entrepreneurs to bring innovative ideas to life. His extensive professional experience spans from circuit design to business development and executive leadership roles across various industries and multinational contexts. Laurent holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, underscoring his technical expertise and commitment to bringing technology to market.