About Averna

Our Story

What began in 1999 as a three-person operation in Montreal has grown into a global team of more than 1,800 experts across 13 countries — all united by one shared passion: helping innovators deliver reliable, high-performing products to the world.

From our earliest projects in electronics testing to today’s fully integrated automation and data-driven quality systems, Averna has always been driven by curiosity, precision, and a belief that better engineering leads to better outcomes.

Over the years, we’ve partnered with many of the world’s top technology companies — including Global 1000 leaders — across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecom, consumer electronics, life sciences, and semiconductors. Each collaboration has expanded our technical expertise and strengthened our ability to adapt to the challenges of an ever-evolving market.

Averna is recognized as a worldwide Test & Quality Engineering leader, delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-market and ensure flawless performance. Our multidisciplinary team includes engineers, system architects, developers, and project managers, supported by trusted partners like NI, Keysight Technologies, PI, and JOT Automation.

As of January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to form the Spherea-Averna Group. Find out more about this initiative.

“At Averna Powered by Spherea, innovation is not optional – it’s part of our DNA.”
– Patrice Bélie, CEO, Spherea Group

“We selected Averna because of their technical expertise, solid international reputation and local project-execution capabilities. The solution they proposed was exactly what we were looking for and at the right price point.”

– Alan Montoya, Mechanical Design Engineer, Continental

“Averna helps us to guarantee zero defects for our customers. They are a one-stop-shop for integrated test solutions and they are always flexible towards our needs.”

– Claude Berth, Equipment Engineer & Metrology, SAS Automotive Belgium

“By bringing Averna in at the design stage, we are able to stay focused on developing a high-quality product, as this is the first of its kind.”

– Ron Denom, COO, dcbel.

What is the history behind Averna?

Founded in 1999 by three engineers in Montreal, Averna started with a bold idea: help the world’s most innovative companies deliver better products through smarter testing.

More than two decades later, Averna has completed 10,000+ client projects, expanded to 11 countries, and earned a reputation as a trusted global partner in test and quality engineering.

As of January 2026, Spherea and Averna joined forces to be one of the world’s leading test and quality engineering systems integrator.

Does Averna have any awards?

Yes. Averna is proud to be recognized for both technical and and business achievements throughout the test & measurement industry. Among theses awards, Averna has received NI's System Integrator Impact Award for several years in a row, along with many international recognition programs.

These distinctions reflect our team’s dedication to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement — values that drive every project we deliver.