The aquatech
innovation Hub
Centre of innovation excellence
Discover the Future of Water at the Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub at Aquatech Amsterdam is the go-to destination for discovering the latest breakthroughs in water technology. Featuring cutting-edge solutions from the Aquatech Innovation Award, this dynamic space showcases pioneering products and ideas that drive the industry forward. Dive into exclusive content from the Innovation Forum, get hands-on with innovative technologies, and gain insights from industry leaders shaping the future of water.
The Aquatech Innovation Award Winners
The Innovation Hub at Aquatech Amsterdam bridges East and West, showcasing groundbreaking solutions from the global water industry. Featuring winning technologies from Aquatech Amsterdam and Aquatech China, this exclusive display highlights cutting-edge advancements, sustainability-driven approaches, and unique perspectives from the Asian water market. Demonstrating rapid innovation and cross-market opportunities, it offers visitors firsthand insights into pioneering solutions shaping the future of water management worldwide.
Powered by: Aquatech China & Aquatech Amsterdam
University R&D Projects
Discover the future of water technology through cutting-edge research presentations from leading academic institutions. This poster presentation area features groundbreaking projects from universities, including Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's work on leak detection in PVC pipes and Wageningen University's research on bioflocculant production from wastewater, offering a glimpse into tomorrow's water solutions.
Powered by: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Wageningen University & Research
Wetsus University Demonstration Zone
Step into the future of water technology at the Wetsus demonstration area, where theoretical research meets practical application. This interactive zone showcases pioneering projects from Europe's leading water technology research hub, featuring hands-on demonstrations of breakthrough technologies in water treatment, resource recovery, and sustainable water management.
Powered by: Wetsus
Bluetech Research Pavilion
A curated showcase of market-ready innovations, the Bluetech Research Innovation Pavilion presents carefully selected technologies poised to significantly impact the water sector. This dedicated space features companies and solutions that have undergone rigorous technical and market assessment, offering visitors confidence in their potential for market success.
Powered by: Bluetech Research
EU Innovation Projects
Explore the cutting edge of European water innovation through this comprehensive showcase of EU-funded Horizon and LIFE projects. This dedicated area highlights collaborative research and development initiatives that address key challenges in water management, sustainability, and climate adaptation across Europe.
Powered by: European Commission & Water Europe
World Economic Forum Innovation Projects – UPLINK Projects
Witness global innovation in action through this special showcase of UPLINK water projects, selected by the World Economic Forum. These initiatives represent breakthrough solutions to global water challenges, demonstrating how innovation can drive positive change across different geographical and socio-economic contexts.
Powered by: World Economic Forum & UPLINK
Water Security – Water Projects Technical University Delft
Delve into cutting-edge research addressing critical water security challenges through TU Delft's innovative projects. This showcase demonstrates how advanced engineering and technology can create resilient water systems, featuring groundbreaking work in flood defense, water quality monitoring, and sustainable urban water management.
Powered by: Technical University Delft & Deltares
"In addition to the Aquatech Innovation Award, Aquatech showcases thousands of innovations and new products. Due to the large number and wide range of marketing & promotion opportunities, not all these premiers get the attention they deserve. The new 'InnovationLAB' concept resolves this through its variety of channels."
Daan Burghouts
Aquatech Director Water