The Company

Genia Photonics is a new high-tech company specialized in laser technology for biomedical applications. It is a new entity formed by the merger of 2 established photonics research and product companies, led by long-time veterans of the industry. Its founders boast together over 35 years of experience in transferring innovative R&D technology into profitable commercial products. They are successful, dynamic serial entrepreneurs, with extensive knowledge in optics and laser systems.

Experienced Management Team

François Gonthier, Ph.D., CEO

Former co-founder, CEO and CTO of ITF Optical Technologies
President of the Quebec Photonic Network

Alain Villeneuve, Ph.D., CTO

Former Director INRS-Telecom-Energy & Materials
Former VP advanced research at ITF
Former Professor Laval University