Who are we?
The Story of GoyaLab: An Innovation Drive Born at the Heart of ALPhANOV
- 2016 – The technological momentum within ALPhANOV:
GoyaLab’s history is rooted in the ALPhANOV Technology Center, a center of excellence in optics and lasers. ALPhANOV’s R&D teams recognized the unprecedented potential offered by the rise of modern CMOS sensors and the processing power of mobile devices to transform and democratize spectroscopy in the visible spectrum. Convinced of the value of bringing optical measurement directly into the field, the technology center’s management decided to invest in an ambitious R&D program aimed at designing an ultra-portable, connected spectrometer. Engineer Thomas Kuntzel joined the project to design the optomechanical architecture and lead the development of this first-generation instrument. - 2019 – Global recognition:
Following extensive prototyping and qualification phases within ALPhANOV’s laboratories, the first GoSpectro was brought to market, alongside the filing of two major technology patents. This breakthrough in optics and user experience was crowned in San Francisco with the prestigious Prism Award (category: Detectors and Sensors), widely regarded as the Oscars of the photonics industry by SPIE and Photonics Media. - 2018 – Founding of GoyaLab and technology transfer:
Building on the critical acclaim and commercial success achieved by the project, GoyaLab was officially founded as an ALPhANOV spin-off. An exclusive technology transfer agreement was established to entrust the newly formed company with the industrialization, continuous production, and global commercial deployment of the GoSpectro and its future iterations. - 2020 – The modular breakthrough with IndiGo:
GoyaLab reached a decisive technological milestone by launching IndiGo, a portable, wireless, and ultra-compact spectrometer that revolutionized user practice through its modularity. Thanks to an ecosystem of interchangeable optical modules, IndiGo combines absorption/concentration spectrophotometry, colorimetry, and fluorescence (UVA/UVC) into a single pocket-sized instrument with scientific-grade performance. - From 2021 to Present – From benchtop laboratory to in-line process control:
Drawing on its cutting-edge optical expertise, GoyaLab accelerated its diversification. The company rolled out dedicated solutions for Raman spectroscopy (portable analyzers and modular 532 nm benchtop systems) and stepped onto industrial production lines with the T_Trace family (UV/Vis, VIS-NIR, NIR, and SWIR). These industrial spectrometers enable the simultaneous and synchronous acquisition of 1 to 8 optical channels for real-time, continuous process monitoring. - A complete end-to-end analytical value chain:
Today, GoyaLab combines high-precision optical hardware with data intelligence: from the universal SpectroLab acquisition software to the Expert / Capture chemometrics suite, GoyaLab provides industrial operators and researchers with robust, connected, and immediately actionable optical decision-making tools.
Our mission
Developing high-performance, user-friendly, and versatile spectroscopy instruments—from portable devices to in-line process systems—that remain accessible by leveraging modern connected technologies.
Our vision
Making the power of spectroscopy accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Our values and our strengths
Ingenuity
We believe ingenuity is about turning creative ideas into practical solutions. Our team is dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest challenges with innovative, accessible spectroscopy technologies.
Performance
For us, performance means maximizing value creation. Every member of the GoyaLab team is committed to delivering tangible value—both for our company and for our customers.
Socially and environmentally responsible
In a complex and rapidly changing world, respect for people and the environment remains a core pillar of GoyaLab. Every member of our team is personally committed to upholding these principles.
Team
The members of the GoyaLab team put their knowledge and skills at the service of innovation. In addition, they are in permanent reflection and wish to democratize a technique that was previously limited to certain professionals.
Awards
Rewards obtained by GoyaLab during competitions.
Prism Award 2017
In february 2017, the GoSpectro (handheld spectrometer) receives the first prize at the “Prism Award” in the “Detector and Sensor” category. Considered as the Oscar for Photonics, it is the most prestigious international competition for innovative photonics technologies. In addition, every year in San Francisco, SPIE and Photonics media organize this competition.
Partners
To accompany and support GoyaLab in its projects, some partners have invested. Indeed, ALPHANOV, UNITEC, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine BPI and Airbus Group have been able to detect innovation within our company. In addition, as spectrometry is a field that tends to become more democratic, and it is our mission, startups need to be supported by important partners and players.