About Us
Established in December 2010 in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan—the global hub of semiconductor innovation—iMQ Technology is a premier provider of silicon-level hardware security solutions.
iMQ was founded and is led by Chairman Dr. Charles Hsu, a world-renowned semiconductor pioneer, former IBM T.J. Watson researcher, NTHU professor, and founder of eMemory Technology (the world’s largest eNVM IP provider). Building on a strong foundation from our early MCU business to our current focus on Secure Element and Secure NOR Flash development, iMQ leverages powerful IC design capabilities to bring security functions to life. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge PUF and PQC IPs from strategic partners, we deliver comprehensive, easy-to-integrate solutions to global customers.
With our core R&D strictly based in Taiwan and dedicated sales and customer service offices in Hsinchu, Shenzhen, and Shanghai, iMQ’s pre-certified security architectures enable partners across Edge AI, Physical AI, Matter smart homes, automotive, and industrial automation to effortlessly fulfill international cybersecurity regulations (EU CRA / NIST) and drastically accelerate time-to-market.



Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To dedicate to chip-level hardware security technology for a safer connected world.
Mission
To drive continuous technological innovation, deliver high-performance products, and enable a smart lifestyle where humanity and advanced technology coexist.
Responsible Technology, Sustainable Tomorrow

Environmental
As a responsible chip designer, iMQ is committed to minimizing environmental impact through energy-efficient, low-power secure architectures. We strictly enforce RoHS and REACH compliance—eliminating toxic substances such as lead and halogens, while maintaining a strict zero-tolerance policy against conflict minerals sourced from labor-exploitative regions. Furthermore, we require all suppliers to cascade these identical environmental and ethical standards throughout our entire supply chain.

Social
Our employees are our most valuable assets and the key drivers of our technological breakthroughs. iMQ provides a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace that respects human rights and celebrates diversity. We offer continuous professional training, diverse career development pathways, and comprehensive wellness programs. Furthermore, we actively give back to the community by supporting semiconductor talent cultivation programs and collaborating with academic institutions to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity and engineering leaders.

Governance
Trust is our core product. iMQ operates under the highest standards of corporate governance, business ethics, and fair competition. We champion a "zero-backdoor" hardware design philosophy, ensuring that user privacy, firmware assets, and cryptographic keys are permanently protected against unauthorized intrusion. We treat our clients' intellectual property with the utmost confidentiality, maintaining rigorous protocols to secure corporate and customer data throughout the product life cycle.
Quality Principles
Quality Principles
Customer-First,
Total Reliability
We prioritize customer requirements, ensuring iMQ secure elements deliver exceptional stability and deterministic security even under extreme operational environments.
Continuous Improvement,
Defect Prevention
By embracing rigorous silicon verification methodologies, advanced physical testing, and proactive system engineering, we constantly optimize our processes to prevent defects and achieve operational excellence.
Strict Compliance,
International Certifications
We strictly maintain our ISO 9001-certified quality management system and ensure every product meets global compliance standards, such as SESIP, PSA Certified, NIST, and STQC.

