iGarden, the innovative brand of Fairland Group, and the Fédération Française de Natation (FFN) have officially launched an exclusive strategic partnership, marking an important milestone for the development of smart aquatic technologies in France.

The FFN appoints iGarden as Official Smart Pool Technology Partner for its technical standards and long-term vision

he announcement was made on 12 February 2026 in Mougins, during a dedicated event attended by FFN athletes, media representatives, distributors and influencers, with special appearances by French Olympic champions Alain Bernard andMarc-Antoine Olivier.

Alain Bernard et Fabien Gilot

Alain Bernard and Marc-Antoine Olivier

A partnership based on professional standards and shared values

Unlike traditional sports sponsorships, the FFN selected iGarden not for visibility purposes, but on the basis of technical standards, system reliability and long-term performance.

As the only swimming authority in France recognised by World Aquatics and the French Olympic and Sports Committee, the FFN applies particularly high requirements in terms of safety, stability and durability. iGarden's system-level expertise in intelligent pool and garden technologies, its ability to adapt to real-world operating conditions and its long-term design philosophy were considered fully aligned with these professional standards.

Annonce du partenariat le 12 février 2026 à Mougins

Announcement of the partnership on 12 February 2026 in Mougins

The appointment of iGarden as Official Smart Pool Technology Partner of the FFN therefore establishes a new benchmark for the sector, based on a shared conviction that sustainable performance relies on technologies proven over time.

Partenariat iGarden FFN

iGarden, Official Smart Pool Technology Partner with Fédération Française de Natation (the French Swimming Federation)

A strategic roadmap for the French market

During the event, iGarden also presented its 2026 strategic roadmap for France, outlining the different phases of its market rollout and unveiling its new Smart Water range.

The brand's system-oriented approach and eco-smart design were highlighted through a portfolio of integrated solutions, including:

  • the world's first AI-vision swimming pool cleaning robot,
  • the world's first AI Swim Jet designed for elite training and premium pools,
  • autonomous robotic lawn mowers developed for facility maintenance.

All solutions are engineered for durability and professional-grade performance, as validated by the FFN.

Towards a unified intelligent ecosystem

iGarden also addressed a key challenge facing connected equipment today: system fragmentation. Until now, devices have largely operated independently, resulting in increased maintenance requirements and complex management.

With the iGarden AI Ecosystem, the company introduces a unified approach presented as the industry's first true AIoT system dedicated to pool and garden robotics. By interconnecting all devices within a single intelligent network, the ecosystem enables centralised control, reduced maintenance time and optimised day-to-day operation.

Live demonstrations with French national team swimmers

The event also featured live demonstrations with swimmers from the French national team. Olympic champions Alain Bernard and Marc-Antoine Olivier took part in the presentations, including the Swimjet Challenge and a stone debris cleaning demonstration performed by iGarden's pool cleaning robot, highlighting the precision, power and reliability of the solutions on display.

Les champions olympiques Alain Bernard et Fabien Gilot ont participé au Swimjet Challenge

Olympic champions Alain Bernard and Marc-Antoine Olivier took part in the Swimjet Challenge

"Partnering with the Fédération Française de Natation reaffirms our confidence in building technologies that athletes can trust, signifying the shared ambition to achieve beyond limits," said Charlene Feng, Brand Manager at iGarden. "For iGarden, that means creating experiences that make it easier to bring families and athletes closer to the water at any time. Bringing the iGarden Smart Water Ecosystem over to France reflects our commitment to making aquatics accessible, reliable and sustainable, backed by performance that raises the expectations for the pool owners of tomorrow."

Looking ahead, iGarden and the FFN will work closely together to support national team programmes and contribute to raising standards across aquatic facilities. This collaboration is built on clear professional validation: technologies proven at the highest level of sport today are expected to shape the expectations of operators and users tomorrow.