The WIS Award
The Water Alliance Innovation Stimulation (WIS) Award is a celebration of groundbreaking solutions in water and environmental technology. With this award, the Water Alliance supports entrepreneurs who have successfully developed their innovations into commercial products and are ready to make a real impact in the market.
Finalists gain the unique opportunity to showcase their innovation on an international stage, reaching potential customers, partners, and investors during the European Water Technology Week in Leeuwarden. Beyond the spotlight, the WIS Award provides valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and a powerful promotional boost for every nominee.
At the heart of the competition lies the Grand Finale, where five finalists pitch their innovations live to both a professional jury and an engaged audience. Together they will determine the winner of the WIS Award 2026 — an entrepreneur whose innovation combines vision, market readiness, and impact. In addition, the Audience Award will recognize the solution that resonates most strongly with the crowd.
For the winners, the prize goes far beyond prestige: with tailored marketing support packages worth up to €10,000, their innovations will gain even greater visibility and momentum in the year ahead.