Our Groundbreaking Technology

At AdvayaTech, we offer Authentication-as-a-Service, a cutting-edge solution designed to help businesses protect their products from counterfeiting. Our service leverages photonic PUFs (Physical Unclonable Functions), a breakthrough in secure product verification.

What Are Photonic PUFs?

Photonic PUFs are unique, light-based tags that act like a fingerprint for each product. These tags cannot be duplicated, providing an unmatched level of security. When a product is scanned using a smartphone or a specialized reader, our system quickly verifies the authenticity of the item by checking the unique pattern of the photonic PUF.

How It Works

This technology ensures that your products are protected against fakes, providing peace of mind to your customers and maintaining the integrity of your brand.

Tag Creation

Each product receives a photonic PUF tag that is unique and cannot be copied.

Verification

Using a simple smartphone scan, the photonic PUF's unique pattern is read and verified.

Instant Authentication

Our service confirms whether the product is genuine or counterfeit in real-time.

Market Solutions

Our Mission: To lead the global market in anti-counterfeiting technology by providing secure, innovative, and sustainable solutions to:

OUR STORY AND TEAM

AdvayaTech originated from research conducted at the University of Aveiro and the Instituto de Telecomunicações labs. Building on their expertise in photonic technologies and material science, the spin-off was founded to bring innovative anti-counterfeiting solutions to the market. AdvayaTech leverages years of academic research and development to create advanced security systems, transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into practical, industry-leading applications.

PEDRO VILARINHO Chief Executive Officer

Leverages his background in industrial engineering and technology management to guide the company’s growth. His strategic leadership has been crucial in transforming AdvayaTech from a research initiative into a leader in photonic-based product authentication.

RUTE A. S. FERREIRA Scientific Advisor and Co-Founder

Pivotal in the creation of AdvayaTech, leading the successful application of the NTT Data eAwards that laid the foundation for this innovative startup. Her expertise and dedication in the fields of photonic technologies and material science not only earned her recognition but also secured the prestigious award that enabled the launch of AdvayaTech. 

PAULO S. ANDRÉ Scientific Advisor and Co-Founder

Pivotal in the creation of AdvayaTech, leading the successful application of the NTT Data eAwards that laid the foundation for this innovative startup. His expertise and dedication in the fields of optoelectronic and authentication security technologies not only earned him recognition but also secured the prestigious award that enabled the launch of AdvayaTech. 

PATENTS

Patents licensed to AdvayaTech

  • RAS Ferreira, PS André, JFC Ramalho, LD Carlos. "Multiplexed luminescent QR codes for smart labeling, for measuring physical parameters and real-time traceability and authentication" National Patent Nr.: PT115622 (Granted on 26-10-2021)
    Partners: Universidade of Aveiro and Instituto de Telecomunicações
  • RAS Ferreira, PS André, JFC Ramalho, LD Carlos. “Multiplexed luminescent QR codes for smart labelling, for measuring physical parameters and real-time traceability and authentication“ International Patent Nr.: US11803722B2 (Granted on 31/10/2023)
    Partners: Universidade of Aveiro and Instituto de Telecomunicações

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