Get ready for the WIS Award 2026!

26 October 2026

Join us during the European Water Technology Week (EWTW).
At the Stadschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

Finalists WIS Award 2026: CIWI, Deep, Flowless, Luper, Solaq, Spectromarine & Versa Solution

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What is the WIS Award?

The WIS Award, powered by the Water Alliance, is a well-established recognition within the Dutch water technology sector. Every two years, leading innovators compete for the title — a process that demands perseverance, ambition and a strong drive to create impact.

With the WIS Award, Water Alliance highlights pioneering Dutch water technology companies from the initial selection rounds all the way to the Grand Finale. Participation brings long-term visibility and international exposure. The winner receives a €10,000 marketing support package, making the WIS Award a meaningful boost for further growth.

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Why participate?

It could be your path to international success. Previous winners are testament to that. Hydraloop won the 2018 WIS Award and it was just the beginning of their international breakthrough. In 2020 they won the CES Innovation Award, they were also featured in the Netflix documentary Brave Blue World.

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What are the benefits of participating in the WIS Award?

Tell your unique story

Share your innovation with a broad and international audience. The WIS Award offers a powerful platform to present your pioneering product or technology and gain visibility across the global water tech community.

Compete with the very best in water tech

Boost your company’s credibility and strengthen your (online) reputation. The WIS Award recognizes outstanding Dutch water technology innovations — giving you the opportunity to stand out among top innovators.

A springboard to international success

Tap into the extensive Water Alliance network to bring your innovation to an international audience. Benefit from increased publicity, marketing support and the opportunity to accelerate your market entry.

BubbleFlush – WIS Award winner 2024

“With the BubbleFlush we want to transform the cleaning industry into an ecologically responsible way. Every year, billions of litres of chlorine and other harmful cleaning products are produced and end up in nature via the toilet. With BubbleFlush this is no longer necessary.”

Dennis Luiten – Co-Founder BubbleFlush

Ferr-Tech – WIS Award winner 2022

“Winning the WIS award gives us really nice exposure, and of course recognition for our tech, which in turn contributes to our mission against water scarcity.”

Judith le Fevré – CMO Ferr-tech

Samotics – WIS Award winner 2020

“Winning the WIS Award was a great honor, it’s one of the most recognized innovation prizes in the water sector, it generated international attention and increased market demand for our innovation SAM4. On a personal level it felt like recognition.”

Simon Jagers – Founder Samotics