WEX Global 2026 Awards Winners

The international entrants hailed from a variety of backgrounds, showcasing innovative solutions in the water and energy sectors.

WEX Global 2026 Awards Categories

Water and the Circular Economy
Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience

Digital Transformation in the Water Sector
Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, and Water Positive Innovation

Outstanding Community Contribution
Innovation Forum sponsored by Aqualia

2026 Award Judges

Innovation in Water and the Circular Economy

Conseptec

Winner

Affordable & Fully Recyclable Ceramic Ultrafiltration Membrane for Large-Scale Water Treatment

SURPHASE

Shortlist

SURPHASE

H2ovortex

Shortlist

Industrial Cooling Tower Water Circularity Project – Lamb Weston Netherlands

Captoplastic

Shortlist

Upstream Microplastics Removal to Protect Watersheds

Heart Water

Shortlist

Heart Water: Decentralized Infrastructure for Water Security Resilience

Onunda

Shortlist

Circular Decarbonisation of Sludge and Biosolids through Advanced Thermal Treatment

Innovation in Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience

Onunda

Winner

Circular Decarbonisation of Sludge and Biosolids through Advanced Thermal Treatment

WTIIRA - Saudi Water Authority

Shortlist

Ag-Re-Desal: Near zero cost desalination for agriculture using renewable energy

Impact Filtration

Shortlist

Upstream Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience of Water Infrastructure Through Modular Rack Architecture

Ashgal

Shortlist

DNMC Enhancement Project: Comprehensive Digital Transformation for Smart Drainage and Wastewater Management in Doha

Innovation in Digital Transformation in the Water Sector

SURPHASE

Winner

SURPHASE

FiberSight

Shortlist

FiberSight

Flowless

Shortlist

Beyond Data: Transforming Water Loss Mangement through AI-Powered Insights & Adaptive Management - Case Study from Sao Paulo

Solution Group

Shortlist

OptiClear

Timeseer

Shortlist

Data Validation Solution for Water saving and Identification of Unreliable Sensors and Incidents

Specific Energy

Shortlist

Citico Pump Station: Digital Twin Analytics to Improve Pump Reliability and Performance

Innovation in Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, and Water Positive Innovation

Heart Water

Winner

Heart Water: Decentralized Infrastructure for Water Security Resilience

Aganova

Shortlist

Aganova – Pioneering Large-Scale Water Positive Projects Worldwide

Captoplastic

Shortlist

Upstream Microplastics Removal to Protect Watersheds

NX Filtration

Shortlist

Debaste Sapal Indirect Potable Reuse

American Water Chemicals (AWC®)

Shortlist

Water Positive: Optimizing Membrane Performance to Restore More & Deplete Less

Cox Water

Shortlist

Brine-Based Backwash for Ultrafiltration Systems in Seawater

Outstanding Community Contribution

World Water Film Festival

Outstanding Community Contribution

The WWFF celebrates the human story of water — our most precious shared resource. Through powerful visual storytelling, the festival spotlights films from around the world that explore our connection with water, the challenges we face, and the inspiring actions being taken to protect it.

By bringing filmmakers and creators together with academics, water professionals, and environmental advocates, the WWFF aims to deepen public understanding and inspire collective action against waste, pollution, and overexploitation.

Water Alliance

Outstanding Community Contribution

As the network and industry organization for the Dutch water and environmental technology sector, Water Alliance represents over 200 member companies ranging from innovative start-ups to established multinationals. By fostering collaboration, providing tailored business support, and leveraging a strong global network, they help accelerate the growth and impact of Dutch water tech innovations. Together, they empower the water technology sector to tackle the world’s most pressing water challenges.

Cox

Outstanding Community Contribution

Based in Spain, Cox is a water and energy utility that applies innovative technological solutions for sustainable development. It is a world leader in the conservation and efficient management of water resources, specialising in desalination, water reuse, and treatment technologies, as well as a major player in the generation and transmission of green energy, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Saudi Fund for Development

International Sustainable Development

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) is a committed member of the development finance community and have provided; over £40 billon in contributions, over 1,000 development projects around the world, and 60 development loans worth a total of £1.76 billion for water projects, mainly in Africa and Asia.