The Aquatech LATAM Award are divided into two categories:
9th Edition – Aquatech Mexico Innovation Awards
The water sector is evolving rapidly, and bold, future-focused innovation is more essential than ever. As global challenges intensify, research and development in water technology play a crucial role in building a more sustainable future.
The Aquatech Mexico Innovation Award celebrates organizations, institutions, and researchers who are pushing boundaries with forward-thinking solutions. More than just recognition, the award offers winners international exposure and commercial opportunities across the global water industry.
Be part of the transformation — submit your innovation!
Open call: May 15 – August 1, 2025.
Who can participate?
The Aquatech LATAM Awards celebrate visionary thinkers and trailblazing innovators shaping the future of the water industry. We welcome participation from all professionals, companies, researchers, and institutions actively involved in water-related sectors across Latin America.
Whether you're part of a large organization or an independent changemaker, if you're developing impactful water solutions, this is your platform.
Benefits of participating
Participating in the Aquatech LATAM Awards offers strong industry visibility. Finalists are featured on the official website, with nominees announced in an August press release. Winners and nominees receive special recognition in the Exhibitor Directory and can showcase their work on the exhibition floor. Winners also present their innovation in a 20-minute AquaStage session during the event.
Awarded prices
Awards will be presented for the best project and the top innovation in services, solutions, or products. In addition, special recognition will be given to standout startups and independent researchers in both categories.
Criteria for registration
Registration instructions
To be evaluated as a valid nominee, all applicants must meet the criteria and be related to at least one of the Aquatech segments.
Evaluation criteria
Innovative nature. - New or improved service, solution and/or product associated with the water industry. The following criteria must be met:
a) Originality
b) Practicality (technical, economic, feasible)
c) Sustainability (environment, safety, energy and efficiency)
- Projects that have in place for no more than one year
- Proven Services, Solutions and/or Products that have been in place for no more than one year
The Jury Panel
The qualifying Jury is made up of prominent professionals and experts in the Water Sector. It is a plural Jury with representatives of public and private institutions, who will determine the selection of the nominees for the Aquatech Mexico Innovation Award.
Aquatech LATAM Award
- The Jury will meet in August to make the final evaluation and the selection of the nominees.
- The Jury may reassign a proposal to a different category if it has been inappropriately categorized
- If the panel of Jury members consider that none of the participating proposals is of sufficient quality, no Prizes will be awarded. The Jury's decision is final. There will be no possibility to question the panel's decision and no further communication may be established.
Award Ceremony
The Aquatech Mexico Innovation Award ceremony will take place during the Inaugural Ceremony at Centro Citibanamex | Hall D, on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
Aquatech Awards Segments
1. Projects
a) Please explain how many people are or will be benefited by the project;
b) Please mention the place where the project is developed;
c) Please mention if the project is supported by any private company, institution, organization or government.
2. Innovation in services, solutions and/ or products
Transportation & Storage
Pumps, pipes, valves, distribution and sewage services, tanks and silos
Process control technology & process automation
Automation, digitization, process control equipment, dosing equipment, data logging (big data), detectors, management / control models, computer simulations, asset management, and smart metering
Waste / Water Treatment
UV light treatment, reverse osmosis separators, activated carbon, new generation membrane filtration, filters, chemical water treatment, biological water treatment, drainage equipment, desalination equipment, mud separation and presses / centrifuges
Flood and leak control
Separation of mud, drainage equipment, flood management, storm water, coastal protection and control of bodies of water and floods