MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026

2–5 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

ILYA

Start up

www.ilya-tech.fr/TOULOUSE, France

About

ILYA is a French cleantech startup based in Toulouse, dedicated to reducing everyday water and energy consumption through innovative, user-friendly bathroom technologies. Founded with the mission of making sustainable habits both desirable and practical, the company develops products that help individuals, homes, and businesses dramatically lower their environmental footprint without compromising comfort.

Key Products:

  • Cyclique Shower: A patented shower system that offers two modes—traditional and recycling. In recycling mode, a small volume of fresh water is used initially, after which the shower continuously collects, filters, disinfects, reheats and reuses the same water in real time throughout the shower. This approach can reduce water and energy use by up to ~70 % compared with conventional showers, while maintaining full comfort.

  • ILO Sensor: A compact, self-powered water consumption sensor that installs easily on a shower line and displays real-time usage in litres. By raising awareness of consumption habits in a fun and engaging way, the ILO Sensor encourages users to actively reduce water use. It operates without batteries, generating energy from the water flow itself.

Both solutions are designed and manufactured in France, reflecting ILYA’s commitment to responsible innovation and local production. The brand also extends its technologies to commercial environments such as sports centers and hospitality venues, where sustainability is an increasing priority.

In essence, ILYA combines engineering ingenuity with ecological purpose to rethink everyday routines—making them smarter, greener, and more conscious of natural resources.

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TARGET INDUSTRY

Public AdministrationConstruction and infraestructuresEnergyHabitat and FurnitureTourism, Culture, Leisure, Sport and CateringEnvironment and resources (water, waste, biodiversity, air&soil pollution)Maritime (waterborne mobility)

Market Target

B2BB2C

BUSINESS MODEL

Development & ManufacturingMarketplace

TOPIC (chose the main topic that suits you the most)

Circular Economy & Sustainability

Representatives

Remote
Remote

Founder

ILYA