ChallengeUpdated on 14 January 2026
Let's Turn Together Water into a Better World
Innovation Project Manager at FLUIDRA
Barcelona, Spain
About
Let´s Turn Together Water into a Better World
Fluidra is the leading company in the pool and wellness industry. Manufacturer and/or distributor for practically all the components necessary for the construction, renovation, improvement and maintenance of residential and commercial pools across the board.
We are looking for breakthrough startups working on technologies or business models that can redefine and transform how people use, enjoy, manage and protect water
🚀 What Types of Solutions Are We Seeking?
1. Customer Experience and Wellness
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AI-driven or longevity-focused concepts for wellness.
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New features and products that enhance the recreational experience and increase the time and frequency of pool usage.
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Immersive, personalized or wellness-focused experiences
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Platforms enabling new service models (subscription, predictive maintenance…)
2. Sustainability
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New ways to disinfect water reducing the reliance on harmful chemicals.
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Innovative products to maitain desired water temperatures throughout the year (No gas dependant)
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Alternative water sources (rainwater, pool contact water) to reduce reliance on fresh water intake.
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Renewable sources to decrease the percentage of pool operational energy
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Advanced sensors for real-time quality monitoring
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Predictive health or contamination detection
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AI-powered water treatment optimization
3. Smart, Connected & Autonomous Systems
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Robotics for maintenance or inspection
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Remote monitoring and optimization of commercial filtration (turbidity and pressure)
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Pool system (IoT + AI) to adapt settings based on detected usage patterns and anticipated environmental conditions to generate a more personalized experience.
4. Disruptive Technologies for the Future of Water
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New materials, coatings or membranes
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Biotech solutions for water ecosystems
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Heat recovery, energy harvesting or climate-positive solutions
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Any breakthrough innovation that can shape the future of water
🎯 What We Offer Startups
Selected startups may access:
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Venture-Client pilots with Fluidra business units
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Co-development opportunities
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Strategic partnerships
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Support from Fluidra Ventures
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Potential minority investment
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Access to global distribution and industrial capabilities
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Visibility at one of the most relevant water & wellness innovation ecosystems
Topic
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Connectivity
- Edge/Cloud computing
- IOT
- Image analysis and tagging
- Audiovisual
- Multimedia
Type
- Proof of concept/pilot testing
- Co-development
- Investment (Venture capital and corporate venturing)
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