“These are enormous learning opportunities; you always expand your network, and a good network is crucial fuel for any starting entrepreneur,” says Cees Buisman of Wetsus. He is the chairman of the WIS Award, the national innovation prize for water tech companies. Simply participating gives your company a huge ‘boost’. And not to mention: the winner receives €10,000 in marketing support and a tremendous avalanche of publicity. Previous winners such as Fleet Cleaner – Robotic Underwater Services, Wafilin Systems, Samotics, Hydraloop Systems – Use Water Twice, and Ferr-Tech gained a significant advantage from it. Good news for water technology companies: though participation in the 2024 edition isn’t possible anymore, you can register for the 2026 Award!
