Aquatech China Innovation Award
It’s all about innovation at Aquatech China and to highlight all the innovations from our exhibitors, we organise the Aquatech China Innovation Awards for the 2025 edition of Aquatech China.
Your innovation in the spotlight
The Aquatech China Innovation Award is your chance to stand out in the water industry. We invite all exhibitors to submit their most forward-thinking solutions for a shot at international recognition.
After we have received all entries, an expert jury will select a line-up of the most innovative technologies. These nominees will receive global media coverage through our social media, website, mailings, and press releases.
The categories
Aquatech China is launching the new Aquatech China Innovation Awards, featuring five distinct categories. Exhibitors are invited to submit their innovations under these specific categories, each highlighting the impact that the submitted products and solutions have on the industry.
Selection criteria
The entries will be judged on the following 3 criteria:
- Originality (50%)
- Practicality (technical, economical, feasibility, 25%)
- Sustainability (environment, security, energy, efficiency, 25%)
Aquatech China Innovation Award winners
The winners of the previous Aquatech Innovation Awards were celebrated during the Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 exhibition in March, shining a spotlight on groundbreaking advancements in water technology!
The Aquatech China Innovation Award jury
The entries will be evaluated by an independent jury of specialists. The jury is selected for their expertise and profession in the industry.
Dragan Savic
Global Advisor on Digital Sciences
Former CEO at KWR Water Research Institute
Professor of Hydroinformatics, University of Exeter
Sjack van Agtmaal
Asset Operation Manager of Industrial Water Treatment, Water Reuse and Desalination plants
Ruan Chenwen
Secretary-General of Shanghai Association of Water Purification
Editor-in-Chief of Shanghai Water Purification Technology Magazine
Dai Xiaohu
Professor of College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Zhou Min
Director of the Water Research Center, Sino-French Water Development Co., Ltd. in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park