Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 09 December
2025:
The city of Jeddah today witnessed a
landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize
for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a
highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water
community. The winners were revealed during the opening ceremony held as part
of the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference
(IDWS2025).
During the ceremony, the names of 14
winners were announced. Their pioneering solutions succeeded in meeting the
rigorous criteria set by the international jury panel. With total prizes
amounting to 10 million dollars across all stages, the award recognizes
exceptional efforts in transforming research ideas into practical, real-world
water technologies.
The two Grand Prizes this year were
awarded to HanQing Yu from China, who received the Grand Impact Award, and
Guihua Yu from the United States, who received the Grand Discovery Prize.
In addition, 12 winners were honored
across the various award tracks. The honorees included Charlie Norton, Premlal
Balakrishna Pillai, Omar Daoud, and Felipe Torres from the United Kingdom;
Jianan Gao from Hong Kong, China; John Gradek, Hamidreza Samouei, and Andrew
Schevets from the United States; Elena Campos and Ines Larrea from Spain; Walid
Soufi from Turkey; and Abrar Zafar from Saudi Arabia.
Today’s awards ceremony marked the
culmination of a competitive selection phase that included 36 finalists from 22
countries, representing distinguished universities, advanced research centers,
and leading technology companies. The winning innovations spanned six key
tracks vital to the future of the water sector: Advanced Water Production
Technologies, Water Quality Improvement and Reuse, Circular Treatment and Zero
Liquid Discharge Technologies, Digital Models, Process Optimization, and
Automation, Sustainable Water Production and Environmental Conservation, and
Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment Technologies.
The international jury, comprising
28 experts from 12 countries, praised the high caliber of submissions, noting
that the winning solutions demonstrated strong economic feasibility, positive
environmental impact, and the ability to address global challenges related to
water scarcity and climate change.
Source: AETOSWire
Contacts:
Reuyuf Ahmed
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