About AGPhotonics
Who are we?
AGPhotonics is a startup founded in 2023 as a spin-off of the Photonics & RF Research Lab at the University of Malaga, led by Professor Íñigo Molina Fernández.
With a strong background in integrated photonics, the founding team launched the company with the goal of introducing a disruptive technology to the telecommunications market that enables free-space wireless optical communications in an efficient, secure, and SWaP-optimized manner.
Mission and Vision
Mission
Facilitate access to wireless optical communications systems through a fully integrated system on a miniaturized chip.
Vision
Transforming the way people and devices connect by providing innovative, secure, and efficient solutions.
Leadership
Pablo Ginel, PhD
Co-Founder, Business Development Director
José Dario Sarmiento, PhD
Co-Founder, Operations Director
Alejandro Maese
Co-Founder, Technology Director
José Lozano
R&D Photonic Engineer
Carlos Pérez
R&D Photonics Technical Lead
Blanca Paloma García
Finance Controller
Luis Martín
Product Director
Alberto Diago
Technical Presales and Integration Manager
Scientific advisors
Alejandro Ortega
Co-Founder
Iñigo Molina
Co-Founder
Gonzalo Wangüemert
Co-Founder
Robert Halir
Co-Founder
Partners and investors
Financing and institutional support
Awards and recognitions