About Lios

Pioneering Sustainable Acoustic Innovation

Lios is an Irish deep-tech company transforming how the world controls noise and vibration through our advanced acoustic materials.

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Our Mission

To eliminate harmful noise at its source by delivering high-performance, sustainable acoustic materials that transform how industries design and build.

Innovation

Pushing the boundaries of acoustic technology through continuous research and development.

Sustainability

Committed to delivering breakthrough technology that reduces environmental impact.

Collaboration

We work with industry leaders to embed advanced acoustic performance into product design.

Our Story

Lios was founded in response to a world that is getting louder. Born from a decade  of advanced acoustic research, we developed SoundBounce. A breakthrough technology that enables industries to control harmful noise without added weight, bulk or environmental burden.

From our base in Dublin, we work with global leaders to build quieter, lighter and more sustainable products.

Our Journey

Milestones

A decade of scientific innovation, industrial validation and commercial momentum.

2018
SoundBounce validation testing 2018

Technology & Market Validation

Demonstrated SoundBounce's superior performance against conventional materials. Completed early pilots with industry partners, completing both technical advantage and market demand.

2019
SoundBounce validation testing 2019

Major EU Grant Awarded (€2.3M)

Secured European funding to accelerate R&D and scale the team. Expanded expertise across materials, acoustics, modelling, and commercialisation.

2020
SoundBounce validation testing 2020

European Space Agency Partnership

Awarded a development contract with the ESA to develop, test, and qualify SoundBounce for launch vehicle fairings, one of the most demanding acoustic environments in engineering.

2021
SoundBounce validation testing 2021

Large Scale Validation

Achieving large scale acoustic testing the industry gold standard, and launched product data sheets. Built a commercial pipeline of 70+ companies.

2022
SoundBounce validation testing 2022

Commercial Partnership

Secured partnership with a leading composites manufacturer establishing a roadmap for product integration and customer deployment.

2023
SoundBounce validation testing 2023

Technical Breakthrough and ESA Phase 2

Advanced predictive acoustic modelling capabilities and launched Phase 2 ESA contract (~€1M). Recognised by the European Patent Office Invention of the Year award.

2024
SoundBounce validation testing 2024

Production Ready & TRL 7 Achieved

Reached TRL 7. Reduced material costs by 10x, removing key barriers to scale. SoundBounce ready to deploy in pilot production lines.. Securing customers for market launch.

2025
SoundBounce validation testing 2025

EIC Funding & InnoMatch Partnership

Secured €6.25M from the European Innovation Council. Announced joint partnership with a leading global construction supplier to bring SoundBounce to ceiling tiles at scale.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

Our diverse team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders are united by a shared passion for innovation and sustainability.

Rhona Togher
CEO & Co-Founder

Physicist leading the development and global adoption of advanced acoustic materials.

Eimear O’Carroll
CTO & Co-Founder

Physicist leading technology development, validation and commercial deployment.

Dr. Michele Righi
Head of R&D

Oversees research initiatives and mathematical modelling.

Dr. Sebastian Barwich
Head of Materials

Expert in advanced materials development for acoustic solutions.

Con Crowley
Head of Manufacturing

Leads pilot production operations and manufacturing scale-up.

Úna Harty
Head of Marketing & Communications

Drives brand strategy and shares the Lios story with the world.

Rhys Farrington
Vibration Engineer

Leads engineering development and technical excellence.

Timi Olatunbosun
Design Engineer

Advances SoundBounce technology through innovative engineering design.

Chrissy Hughes
Community Manager

Builds connections with partners, customers, and stakeholders.

Emma Farrell
Administrator
Panagiota Paraskevopoulou
Engineering Intern

Supporting Lios’ manufacturing team and pilot production operations.

Erica O’Brien Murray
Business Development

Supports commercial activities.

Jiyu Chang
Marketing Assistant

Supports marketing activities.

Naeem Ullah
Acoustician

Works on sound and noise vibration control.

Rhona Togher
CEO & Co-Founder
Eimear O’Carroll
CTO & Co-Founder
Dr. Michele Righi
Head of R&D

Awards