IME's work is research and research-based teaching. The research is linked to relevant areas for Norwegian industry and society and is on an international level, forming the basis for high subject quality in teaching.

Research is also linked to doctoral studies and doctoral students are our most important resource.

• The Centre for Renewable Energy
• Strategic area: "Energy and Petroleum - Resources and Environment"
• Strategic area: "Information and communications technology"

Examples of successfull companies founded by IME students and researchers:

• Q-free
• FAST
• Atmel Norway AS
• Nordic Semiconductor
• Falanx Microsystems
• Mison
• Marine Cybernetics