Eco-Runner (Eco-Runner Team Delft)
What if a city car could run on water? The Eco-Runner is an ultra-efficient, hydrogen-powered car that maximizes fuel economy, offering a sustainable solution for clean mobility. Designed for innovation and efficiency, this record-breaking vehicle is paving the way for a future where cars run not on fossil fuels, but on the most abundant element on Earth.
Roboat (AMS Institute & MIT)
What if inland waterways became highways for smart transport? In and around European cities, where there are vast networks of inland waterways, Roboat is revolutionizing transport with autonomous boats. These self-driving vessels move people and goods, reducing road congestion and emissions. Roboat transforms historic waterways into a modern, efficient, and sustainable transport network.
Wave Energy Conversion (Weco)
What if the ocean could power the world? Ocean waves hold immense, untapped energy. Weco’s wave energy conversion system turns their motion into electricity. Its floating platform moves with the waves, harnessing horizontal motion to drive a power take-off mechanism. Reliable and predictable, wave energy could make the ocean a key player in the energy transition.
H2Fuel
What if hydrogen gas could be stored like powder? Extracted from water, hydrogen is a clean fuel, but storing it can be dangerous — until now. H2Fuel unlocks a revolutionary way to store and release hydrogen using a solid powder. Just add ultrapure water and a catalyst to release the hydrogen gas from the salt. A breakthrough for safe, sustainable and circular energy.
Floating Solar Panels (SolarDuck)
What if solar panels could surf? Floating on water instead of taking up land, SolarDuck’s solar farms ride the waves while generating clean energy – even in extreme conditions. Their latest project in Tokyo Bay blends Dutch and Japanese expertise to power a greener future, proving that innovation and water can be the perfect match.
Aquathermal Energy (Certhon)
What if water’s heat could fuel our farms? By capturing warmth from surface water, Certhon’s aquathermal energy technology provides greenhouses with sustainable heating, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels. This smart system keeps crops thriving while maintaining the natural balance of aquatic ecosystems. The key to greener agriculture flows through blue waters.
North Sea Farm #1
What if farming the ocean could feed the world and heal it too? North Sea Farm #1 transforms open waters into thriving ecosystems by growing seaweed in the spaces between offshore wind turbines. This pioneering farm not only produces a nutrient-rich, sustainable resource for food, packaging, agriculture, and many other markets but also helps capture carbon and boost marine biodiversity.
Cell-Based Fish (Upstream Foods)
What if seafood didn’t come from the sea? By cultivating fish fat from stem cells, Upstream Foods recreates the taste and texture of seafood - without overfishing or polluting our seas and oceans. No nets, no fish farms, just sustainable, delicious seafood that protects marine life while feeding the future.
Endless Life® Technology (CooLoo)
What if materials never went to waste? Cooloo's Endless Life® technology transforms waste streams into beautiful, long-lasting interior products and surfaces. By combining residual materials with bio-based binders, they give waste a second life. This innovation reimagines design as a circular, sustainable process that reduces overconsumption of natural resources and lowers carbon emissions.
SUNTEX (Pauline van Dongen & Tentech)
What if textiles could harness the sun? SUNTEX is a lightweight, flexible solar textile that blends energy generation with architectural design, turning everyday surfaces into renewable energy sources. By providing cooling, solar power and aesthetics, the material creates comfortable, climate-adaptive spaces. Perfect for façades, tents, and shade cloth, SUNTEX helps cities become resilient and future-proof.
