Group photo of the InovaYa water treatment team at a 2025 summer seminar.

InovaYa, a committed impact company

Creativity Respect Honesty Humanity Team spirit
Creativity Respect Honesty Humanity Team spirit
Creativity

   "Promote creativity, innovation and individual fulfillment by encouraging a diversity of ideas and collaboration.. "

Respect

"Act by considering the impact of our actions to preserve our environment and enable us to live together."

Honesty

"Promote transparency in every action we take to preserve the integrity of our team and our working environment." 

Humanity

"Act with benevolence, protect, show solidarity and put people at the heart of our issues."

Team spirit

"Collaborate harmoniously and effectively by sharing common goals, cooperating, supporting and valuing each other's contributions."

Our mission

Preserving water resource to make it accessible to all

13 projects to improve access to drinking water worldwide
29 projects for more sustainable water management
An InovaYa technical expert proudly demonstrates the difference between untreated and treated water inside the unyo.

Water, our commitment

Since 2018, InovaYa has been working every day to reinvent the world of water by promoting sobriety and sustainability. With an innovative approach, we aim to enable decentralized, local water management by adapting our solutions according to the source used and the desired use. To achieve this, we work closely with our customers and partners to bring high value-added projects to life.
As both a Young Innovative Company and a Social Solidarity Company, the quest for ever greater positive impact permeates everything we do.

Our DNA

"Fall in love with your problem, not its solutions".

Guided by this phrase since the very beginnings of InovaYa, we believe that a deep understanding of water challenges is the key to developing sustainable, effective and truly responsive solutions. That's why we're committed to challenging our certainties, pushing back the boundaries of innovation, and working tirelessly to ensure a future where water, a vital resource, is preserved and accessible to all.

Discussion between Khaled Al Mezayen and InovaYa employees.

Our CSR CSR

Aware of our key role as a responsible player, we are committed to reducing our water footprint and that of our customers, and to facilitating access to drinking water for all, worldwide. While promoting sobriety and efficiency, our team is doing its utmost to become a benchmark in sustainable and optimized water treatment for small and medium-sized volumes.

Furthermore, as an ESUS, InovaYa places social and environmental impact at the heart of its business. Inclusion and diversity are also an integral part of our HR approach and our DNA. They encourage us to constantly question ourselves and to innovate through our different talents.

Our commitments to quality and environmental performance

    ISO 9001 certification logo, continuous improvement.
    ISO 14001 certification logo, respect for the environment.
    Logo for Ecovadis, a committee that evaluates sustainable companies.
ISO 9001 certification logo, continuous improvement.

ISO 9001 certification: a guarantee of quality and excellence

ISO 9001 certification is an international standard that recognizes authorities that have implemented an effective quality management system and are committed to customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and excellence.

It is issued by independent accredited organizations after a thorough audit of the company's practices.

InovaYa has been ISO 9001 certified since 2021. A surveillance audit is carried out every year to maintain certification.

ISO 14001 certification logo, respect for the environment.

ISO 14001 certification: towards exemplary environmental performance

ISO 14001 certification is an international standard that recognizes organizations that have implemented an effective environmental management system and are committed to meeting the requirements of environmental performance, continual improvement and accountability.

As with ISO 9001, it is issued by independent accredited bodies following an in-depth audit of the company's practices.

InovaYa has been ISO 14001 certified since 2021. A surveillance audit is carried out every year to maintain certification.

Logo for Ecovadis, a committee that evaluates sustainable companies.

EcoVadis "Committed Company" badge

We have been awarded with a "Committed Company" badge byEcoVadis for our corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.

Our history

2013-2017

Launch of R&D for an innovative water purification unit

Development of the first water recycling system for autonomous hydroponic greenhouses in Romania.

Adaptation of filtration technology to make a fully-fledged unit for drinking water purification.

1st contract won to curb a Hepatitis A epidemic in Romania and winner of the Chivas Venture National Competition (Romania) for technology.

2018

Creation of InovaYa

Creation of InovaYa by its three co-founders: Khaled Al Mezayen, Justine Vidil and Guillaume Lonchamp.

The company moves to Lyon and develops its business dedicated to access to drinking water and humanitarian development aid.

1st European call for projects won: Social Innovation Challenge (H2020).

1st exploratory mission to Laos.

1st drinking water installation in the Danube Delta - Romania.

Development of the unYo® treatment unit for the potabilization of freshwater sources.

2019

Diversification of activities and qualifications

After participating in the Ticket For Change entrepreneurship program, development of a new business dedicated to industrial water treatment and 1st industrial market won.

Development of the first pilots for industrial water treatment and reuse.

Qualification of unYo ® by the Institut de la Filtration et des Techniques Séparatives (IFTS).

Certification of the unYo ® by the Solar Impulse Foundation.

Development of a customized unit for securing water networks.

Winner of the Rhône-Alpes Diversidays competition, then InovaYa on its board

2020

Commitment and partnerships

InovaYa's SSE commitment is written into our articles of association and we obtain Entreprise Solidaire d'Utilité Sociale (ESUS) accreditation.

Recognition as a Young Innovative Company (JEI) granted to InovaYa.

1st partnership agreement with Groupe Saur and the Nevers urban area for certification of unYo ® by the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS).

13 new projects for more sustainable water management and improved access to water resources.

2021

Quality certification and growth

2 patents filed on the operating process and hydraulics of the unYo ®.

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.

Launch of a Series A financing round to industrialize our treatment units and grow the company.

2022

Business expansion and industrialization

Development of access to drinking water in the French West Indies.

Development of the recYf ®, a new security unit.

2nd partnership with the Saur Group to meet the needs of local authorities in France.

ADEME subsidy for industrialization of unYo ®.

12 customers and 16 projects in progress

2023

Company structuring and development

Intensification of industrial water treatment and reuse activities.

Relocation of premises to Chasse-sur-Rhône.

Development of new pilots for industry.

Winner of the French government's "I-Nov wave 10" innovation competition.

Team expansion: + 8 new employees.

2024

Digitization and recognition

Development of 3 new digital tools:

Remote machine monitoring tool.

Tool for designing and sizing technology bricks.

Treatment process optimization tool.

Winner of the new IMPACT 40 index for future green unicorns.

Development of new pilots for water treatment in the building industry.

Black-and-white portrait of Léo Peyraud, InovaYa electrician.
Léo Berruyer

Automation engineer / electrician

Black-and-white portrait of Léo Peyraud, InovaYa electrician.
Léo Berruyer

Automation engineer / electrician

Strenght Observer
Weaknesses Overcooked pasta

Originally from the Pilat region of France, I grew up surrounded by nature for eighteen years. After taking a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Science and Technology
and Sustainable Development (ST2ID in french) with a major in Energy and the Environment, I continued my studies in Lyon with a advanced technician's certificate in Automatic Systems Design and Production (BTS CRSA in french). This course enabled me to strengthen my technical skills and discover the world of automation and innovation.

I'm very interested in new technologies and I like to understand how systems work. This pushes me to always seek to learn and to get involved in concrete and varied projects.

I joined InovaYa because I believe in the importance of innovating to meet environmental challenges. Participating in useful, ambitious and forward-looking projects is a great source of motivation for me, and I'm delighted to be able to contribute to this process.

Black and white portrait of Cyrielle Asseko, InovaYa water treatment engineering manager.
Cyrielle Asseko

Water Treatment Engineering Manager

Black and white portrait of Cyrielle Asseko, InovaYa water treatment engineering manager.
Cyrielle Asseko

Water Treatment Engineering Manager

Strenght Attentive ear
Weak point Baby cheeks

From Libreville to Lyon, my path has been rich in discoveries. I'm from Gabon and I moved to France to open up to the world and reinvent myself. This change of scenery was a real turning point in my life. I've learned to navigate differences, adapt and make the most of every experience.

Cooking and traveling are my two great passions. I'm a real gourmet, not just for eating, but especially for cooking, which is my decompression chamber! I love exploring the flavors of the world, it's a way for me to travel, even without moving.

Why InovaYa? Because it makes sense. What attracted me was the commitment and concrete impact in the field. Working on issues of access to water, with a human and innovative vision, fits in perfectly with my values. It's motivating to be part of a team that wants to make a difference, while learning and sharing together.

Black and white portrait of Léo Berruyer, InovaYa project manager.
Léo Peyraud

Project Manager

Black and white portrait of Léo Berruyer, InovaYa project manager.
Léo Peyraud

Project Manager

Strenght Listening
Weakness The humor

Originally from a small village in the south of France, I soon embarked on a life experience spanning a large part of France and the rest of the world. I've always been deeply involved in the issue of inequalities in the sharing of water resources. I wanted to make it a life choice.

After completing a BTS GEMEAU (technical diploma in water management) as a vocational apprentice in a design office specializing in phytodepuration, I went on to study for a professional degree in international solidarity projects, with the UNESCO Chair label. These courses enabled me to gain solid experience working for development aid NGOs, particularly on WASH projects. Following these NGO experiences, I decided to devote my time to water resource management in Europe.

Today, I'm very happy to be working at InovaYa, which brings together passionate people to contribute, every day, to a more equitable distribution of blue gold.

Black and white portrait of William Bassinat, InovaYa digital communications manager.
William Bassinat

Digital communications manager

Black and white portrait of William Bassinat, InovaYa digital communications manager.
William Bassinat

Digital communications manager

Strenght Nice
Weakness Kinder délice with coconut coating

Originally from the Ain region, I travelled around France and the United States during my studies before settling in Lyon.

 

After many years of experience in the fields of graphic design, audiovisual, interactive application development and disability in the workplace, I joined InovaYa.

I'm an avid serialist and film buff, with a passion for animated films, especially stop-motion, and art in all its forms (especially the 10th).

 

For me, InovaYa is a meaningful company, because it touches on an increasingly scarce resource that must be preserved for the good of all: water, because "in 20-30 years there won't be any left".

Black and white portrait of Jordi Comte, InovaYa sales representative.
Jordi Comte

Field sales

Black and white portrait of Jordi Comte, InovaYa sales representative.
Jordi Comte

Field sales

Strenght Agile
Weakness Music

Born in the place where gravity is weakest and at the foot of the remains of a short-lived 13th-century kingdom, I grew up in the Lyon region and spent a decade in Canada.
As an expert in lead generation, I have worked for major players in the outsourcing sector, in close collaboration with the marketing and sales departments of key accounts, ETIs and SMEs, to help them accelerate sales of technical products. I have implemented efficient multi-channel strategies for the industry, construction, life sciences and IT verticals.
I also have crowd management skills and a passion for variations on a theme, tape echoes, 909s and 303s and all the other numbers that would win me the lottery.
Without needing to read the Meadows report, I've long been convinced of the limits to growth, and I'm working to redirect methods and know-how towards businesses that have an impact on resources.
The issue of water has been with me since childhood, so joining InovaYa was an obvious choice.

Black and white portrait of Alexandre Tahar, InovaYa Water Treatment R&D Engineer.
Alexandre Tahar

R&D Water Treatment Engineer

Black and white portrait of Alexandre Tahar, InovaYa Water Treatment R&D Engineer.
Alexandre Tahar

R&D Water Treatment Engineer

Strenght Her good humor
Weakness Must stop everything when there's... a cat!

Originally from Millau in Aveyron (the most beautiful part of the world, of course, in all objectivity!), I'm passionate about games, sports, hiking, live music, meeting new people and good food. I've always been a committed campaigner for greater social and environmental justice in France and around the world.

 

My initial training was in chemistry, followed by a Master's degree in "water and the environment" at the University of Montpellier, which enabled me to specialize in water treatment through my research internships. I then had the opportunity to complete a doctoral thesis at INRAE Lyon on the tertiary treatment of micropollutants leaving wastewater treatment plants. My career then took me to Ireland, where I worked passionately as a postdoctoral researcher for 8 years on a variety of subjects, but all linked to water and the environment (water treatment and reuse, aquaculture, life cycle analysis).

 

I'm proud to have joined InovaYa, a company that matches my values of environmental awareness, social responsibility and integrity. It's a pleasure to be part of a team that likes to work in good spirits, on exciting, impactful and promising subjects, with the aim of developing tomorrow's water treatment and reuse solutions.

Black and white portrait of Maëlys Teppe, InovaYa project manager.
Maëlys Teppe

Project Manager

Black and white portrait of Maëlys Teppe, InovaYa project manager.
Maëlys Teppe

Project Manager

Strenght Jovial
Weakness Cashew nuts

Originally from Mâcon, I'm very attached to my region, where I love hiking among the vines and breathing the fresh air. Sports, particularly dance and fitness, play an important role in maintaining my daily balance, not forgetting downhill skiing to recharge my batteries. Attentive to environmental issues and nature, I want to contribute to a more sustainable future. After spending several years in the South of France, I decided to move closer to my home region and the people around me.

I began my higher education with a DUT in chemistry, before going on to join an engineering school where I specialized in formulation chemistry, as part of a sandwich course. After graduating, I began my career in the development of wellness products. My desire to be useful and to give meaning to what I do naturally led me towards a sector that is dear to me, combining the environment and ethics.

The discovery of InovaYa, a company that shares these values, aroused my curiosity. I decided to join this wonderful adventure as a project manager, with the aim of helping to build a more responsible future.

Black and white portrait of Claire Garnier, InovaYa project manager.
CLAIRE GARNIER

Project Manager

Black and white portrait of Claire Garnier, InovaYa project manager.
CLAIRE GARNIER

Project Manager

Strenght Empathic
Weakness Grandma's activities

Originally from the Puy-de-Dôme region of France, I grew up in close contact with nature and inherited my family's attachment to biodiversity. With a passion for social and environmental justice, I've long procrastinated about my professional orientation, but I've always known that I wanted to do something useful for society.

 

After studying History, Political Science and a Masters in International Relations at Sciences Po Strasbourg, I began my career in project management with a sustainable development association in Auvergne. I then flew to Quebec, where I lived and worked for three years in the field of artistic entrepreneurship. These experiences in young not-for-profit structures taught me to build project management processes, seek funding, foster multiple partnerships... and to be resourceful!

 

Back in France, I was deeply attracted by InovaYa's vision. I'm delighted to have found a job where the values I hold dear intersect, in favor of water conservation and equitable access to this resource.

Black and white portrait of Moufak Alabdah, InovaYa methods and industrialization technician.
MOUFAK ALABDAH

Methods and industrialization technician

Black and white portrait of Moufak Alabdah, InovaYa methods and industrialization technician.
MOUFAK ALABDAH

Methods and industrialization technician

Strenght Curious
Weakness Haribo candies

Having grown up in Damascus, Syria, I was marked from an early age by a natural curiosity about the world. Eager to explore new horizons, I chose to come to France to pursue my studies and broaden my horizons.

 

With a degree in industrial engineering, I began my career with a small lighting manufacturing company, where I acquired great versatility and mastery of the different stages of a project, from design to installation. I then joined a large industrial company, where I discovered a highly structured and structured environment. While this experience enabled me to perfect my technical skills, it also made me realize the importance of working in a more human environment, where the impact of my work is visible and valued.

 

Driven by these convictions, I joined InovaYa, a company on a human scale that combines high technical standards with environmental values. This position allows me to continue developing my skills and retain a certain flexibility, while contributing to the preservation of the Earth's resources in a warm and collaborative environment.

 

Passionate about nature, cycling and canoeing, I draw my energy from discovery and exploration, always guided by the desire to build a more environmentally-friendly future.

The strong allies of our adventure

Logo Région AURA 'Auvergne Rhône-Alpes'.
Logo BPI France, the French public investment bank, dedicated to financing and developing businesses.
Logo of somudimec, an important regional player in the financing of our industrial companies.
Logo Only Lyon Aderly, Economic Development Agency for the Lyon Region.
Logo of Axelera, players in industry, chemistry and training in the fields of chemistry and the environment.
Logo France Water Team, the "Water" competitiveness cluster, promotes the emergence of collaborative R&D projects aimed at developing major innovations in the water sector.
Logo of La French Tech, it supports and promotes the French start-up ecosystem.
Logo for Ticket For Change, a school that federates and supports a new generation of social entrepreneurs and committed leaders.
Logo of the Vienne Condrieu agglomération eco agency.
Logo for Saur, a group providing outsourced management of services for local authorities, particularly water.
Logo for Plastic Odyssey, a group of people committed to reducing plastic pollution in the ocean.
Log from the French agency for ecological transition in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (Ademe in french).
ifm logo, sensor technology.
3D Process logo, designs and manufactures Clean In Place (CIP) systems to clean your production line in compliance with standards.
Logo for VSEP, a company specializing in membrane filtration.
Logo for Sigma Group, which supports companies in digitizing their processes and deploying more responsible solutions and technologies.
Logo Diversidays, national equal opportunities association promoting digital inclusion.
Logo for Leviathan Dynamics, experts in the use of mechanical vapor compression.
Logo for the commune of Chasse-sur-Rhône.
Logo ATEP, Acteurs du Traitement des Eaux de la Parcelle.
Logo for Cosmetic Valley, a competitiveness cluster and national coordinator for the perfume and cosmetics industry.
Logo for Mouvement Impact France, a movement of French managers who place ecological and social impact at the heart of their business.
Logo of Association of Agri-Food Industries in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France: representing (ARIA AURA in french), defending and supporting companies in the sector.
Logo Cluster EMS aims to bring together local authorities, companies, research and training institutes, etc., to work together.
Logo for Solaronics, a company developing advanced technology to recover heat from grey water to generate domestic hot water.
Agua Greentec logo.