Our Purpose
From traditional optics to lasers, photonics encompasses the full spectrum of light sciences and applications. It is transforming diverse fields such as healthcare, defense, industry, and electronics, while becoming indispensable in our daily lives. Faster, more precise, and more efficient than ever, photonics drives decisive breakthroughs and addresses major societal challenges.
The role of ALPhANOV
ALPhANOV is a Technology Center recognized for its expertise in optics and lasers. Acting as a catalyst for photonic innovation, we integrate these technologies into transformative solutions for our clients and partners.
Drawing on academic research, we design and develop tailored, reliable, and sustainable photonic solutions that seamlessly fit into the production chains of economic players—while continuing to advance scientific knowledge in this ever-evolving field.
We reveal the power of light to accelerate the integration of photonic technologies into the solutions of tomorrow.
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Revealing its power to demonstrate the transformative nature of light
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Accelerating the rise of photonic technologies by embedding our solutions into key sectors
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The missions of ALPhANOV
We rely on three pillars to turn this purpose into reality:
The sustainable adoption of photonic technologies requires the development of differentiating, high value-added solutions.
Our expertise and internationally recognized offering allow us to collaborate with global leaders in industry, technology, and academic research.
The performance of our laser sources, systems, processes, and our innovative training programs positions us among the contributors to the world’s leading international conferences and reference publications—powerful vectors for visibility and influence.
Photonics is a pervasive technology, with applications spanning countless domains. By better identifying opportunities and challenges, we can accelerate its development.
To create a dynamic, coherent, and productive innovation ecosystem capable of maximizing its impact, it is essential to strengthen the visibility of the photonics sector and foster connections between researchers, industries, and institutions.
This integrated and collaborative sectoral approach enhances resilience and safeguards national industrial and technological sovereignty.
We are based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a region with one of the densest photonics ecosystems in Europe.
Maximizing the impact of photonic technologies requires coupling them with adjacent fields and expanding their integration into new applications. We strengthen synergies with other Technology Centers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and with key players to broaden scope and foster cross-disciplinary innovation.
Our technical partnerships and business relations support the emergence of new photonic solutions and market access, including through the creation of startups.
We invest in continuous training and skills development. Present and future talents, along with the scientific and technical excellence of our ecosystem, fuel innovation at both regional and national levels.
By maintaining this high level of expertise, today’s and tomorrow’s engineers and technicians are empowered to integrate and diffuse these technologies throughout industries.
ALPhANOV's Values
Our values drive our teams every day.
We explore new approaches and unlock the potential of photonic technologies.
Our ingenuity is a response to the scientific, industrial, and societal challenges of today and tomorrow.
Openness is at the heart of our DNA.
Photonics is inherently cross-cutting, and we work closely with partners across diverse academic and industrial fields, both in France and internationally, to extend our expertise and accelerate the transfer into real-world applications.
We operate in a constantly evolving environment. Our organization fosters continuous improvement, knowledge transfer both internally and externally, and the creation of collective value.
Our agility enables us to design advanced, customized solutions tailored to the needs of our partners and clients.