An innovation laboratory for the boating industry
On December 12, 2024, the Flow association was born at an event organized at Lab'Océan in La Trinité-sur-Mer. Flow is a cooperative workshop dedicated to transforming the nautical sector. Through innovative initiatives, its founders aim to rethink the practices and materials used in yachting and water sports to make them more sustainable.
Two committed, complementary entrepreneurs
Flow is the fruit of collaboration between Maxime Kosnansky, industrial designer, and Jean-François Allais, former sales director in the boating industry.
- Maxime Kosnansky studio Endémique: founder of Studio Endémique, he designs nautical equipment using bio-sourced materials. Among his creations is an Optimist christened Scowpti and a range of appendages Swell Collection which replaces the plastic parts used in sailing schools with plywood alternatives. He is also working on a project for a collective boat recycling existing rigging.
- Jean-François Allais hublow: initiator of the Hublow project, he transforms end-of-life boats into light housing for seasonal workers. The prototype Gravelow presented at the event, illustrates this innovative and eco-responsible approach.
A union to accelerate the transition to sailing
By pooling their skills and tools, the two entrepreneurs hope to pool their resources to develop their respective brands and offer concrete solutions for sustainable boating.
Maxime underlines: " We share the same values and complementary skills. Working together enables us to maximize the impact of our projects. "
Solid support for the project
Flow benefits from the support of Audelor and France Active Bretagne, as well as funding from the Région Bretagne and the Secrétariat Chargé de la Mer, thanks to the FIM fund. The Passe-Coque association also played an active role in the development of the first prototypes.
Flow is now looking to :
- Finalize the layout of its future workshop.
- Attract new co-sponsors to enrich the project.
- Secure investments in players committed to the ecological transition.
