OHLA, Sando and ITERCON to develop imec’s new center in Málaga, a strategic project for semiconductor development in the European Union

22 de June de 2026

  • The contract covers the end-to-end development of a highly specialized industrial complex with a built area of approximately 45,000 m².
  • Key works include the construction of a state-of-the-art cleanroom of nearly 2,000 m².

The joint venture formed by OHLA, Sando and ITERCON has been awarded the contract for the design and construction of the new Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec) in Málaga, with a budget of €168 million.

This next-generation strategic facility will be dedicated to the research and development of advanced semiconductors. Promoted by the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), it is one of the largest technology initiatives currently underway in Spain and strengthens the country’s position as a key player in the European Union in a sector that is essential to technological sovereignty.

The contract covers the end-to-end development of a highly specialized industrial complex with a built area of approximately 45,000 m². The facility will bring together research spaces, pilot production areas and technical services focused on the manufacture of 300-millimeter wafers. The project will help consolidate Málaga and Málaga Tech Park as a benchmark location within Europe’s technology ecosystem.

Key works include the construction of a state-of-the-art cleanroom of nearly 2,000 m², designed as the core of the complex, together with supporting technical buildings, R&D areas, control rooms and the general services required to ensure the center’s operation. The project also includes the full development of the surrounding area, with internal roads, access points, pedestrian areas, parking facilities and landscaped zones, enabling the delivery of a fully operational complex.

The development will be located in the expansion area of Málaga Tech Park, one of Spain’s leading technology and innovation hubs, and construction is expected to continue until 2028. The future center has been designed in line with sustainability and energy efficiency criteria, with the aim of achieving LEED Gold certification. It will incorporate solutions intended to optimize technical coordination, reduce environmental impact and ensure high quality standards throughout the construction process.