Our latest developments
Milestones, partnerships, field results, and funding updates from our journey to bring clean water from air to the world.
July 2026
Beer from air: Homeland x Solaq Air Pale Ale
Water pulled from Amsterdam air, brewed into a pale ale. Solaq partnered with local Amsterdam brewery Homeland to create the world's first Air Pale Ale — on tap at Homelanding Festival from 1–5 July.
June 2026
Selected for QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge
Solaq has been selected for the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, a global programme supporting ventures that make communities more equitable, sustainable, and resilient in the face of climate threats.
May 2026
Accepted into QSTP x TotalEnergies WaterTech Accelerator
Solaq has been accepted into the QSTP x TotalEnergies WaterTech Acceleration Platform, supporting scalable water tech startups with structured pathways to pilots across the WANA region.
April 2026
Solaq named Top 100 European Deep-Tech startup
Out of 4,800 applicants worldwide, Solaq has been selected as one of the Top 100 Deep-Tech Startups of 2026 by Hello Tomorrow in the Climate Tech & Environmental Protection track.
March 2026
Solaq on the Waterproof Podcast
Solaq featured on Episode 10 of the Waterproof Podcast by Partners for Water — discussing how our technology works across climates, and the trust involved in adopting new water sources.
February 2026
New website live
As Solaq moves from pilot validation toward commercial deployment, our website has evolved with us — clearer technology insights, sharper positioning, and a better reflection of where we're heading.
February 2026
Commercial Deployments Booked
Solaq's first commercial pilot capacity is fully booked, marking the transition from R&D validation to real-world deployment partnerships.
January 2026
Brazil Research Continues
Ongoing field research through 3D4REAL with partners and Wageningen University links water access to community health and resilience outcomes.
November 2025
Full-Scale System Validated
Our latest absorber and regeneration iterations achieved full validation, confirming containerized, autonomous production of 2,000 liters per day of pure distilled water.
November 2025
Patent pending: de-coupled system configuration
Solaq filed intellectual property protection for our de-coupled absorption-regeneration system configuration, securing a core innovation that enables climate-independent, fixed-output water production.
October 2025
Supernova Semi-Finals at GITEX Dubai
Solaq reached the semi-finals of the Supernova pitch competition at Expand North Star / GITEX, presenting our Air-to-Water technology on the international stage in Dubai.
September 2025
Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator
Solaq joined Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator (Water Stream), advancing toward a corporate pilot supporting Water Positive goals in water-stressed regions.
September 2025
Mexico LOIs and Purchase Orders Signed
Following Aquatech Mexico and regional visits, we secured Letters of Intent and purchase orders, confirming strong market demand and shaping pilot pathways with local partners.
June 2025
First Full-Scale Unit Under Construction
Our engineering team began assembling the first full-scale system destined for Brazil, a major step from prototype validation toward scalable, real-world deployment.
April 2025
ChangeNOW Prize Winner
Solaq was awarded the ChangeNOW Coup de Coeur prize in the Ocean & Water category, recognizing our innovative approach to solving water scarcity.
March 2025
EKOO Energy-Sector Collaboration Launched
Through the EKOO programme, we launched collaborations with TNO and partners to explore how Air-to-Water can support resilient water sourcing alongside green hydrogen systems.
December 2024
New Amsterdam Headquarters Opened
Solaq opened a new office and workshop in Amsterdam, creating a dedicated hub for R&D and building our first commercial-ready systems.
November 2024
Pre-Seed Round Closed: €1.4M Raised
Solaq closed a pre-seed round of over €1.4M, accelerating engineering progress, pilot execution, and commercialization of decentralized water solutions.
August 2024
Quixeramobim Confirmed as Launch Site
Together with the Municipality of Quixeramobim, we're preparing a full-scale demonstration near a local school to prove a scalable alternative to unreliable trucked water supply.
July 2024
Brazil Trip Strengthens Pipeline
Across Paraíba, Bahia, and Ceará, we strengthened partnerships with municipalities and institutions while assessing the planned demo site for our first full-scale installation.
June 2024
MIT R&D Subsidy Awarded
We secured the MIT subsidy from the Province of Noord-Holland to further develop and test our absorber technology, accelerating iteration toward robust full-scale performance.
May 2024
Patent Pending for Absorber Innovation
Solaq filed intellectual property protection for our absorber component, securing a key innovation that strengthens our performance roadmap and supports scalable system design.
November 2023
Building Local Momentum in Ceará
As drought pressure increases in Ceará, Solaq worked closely with local stakeholders to shape a solution for communities dependent on unreliable trucking and poor-quality sources.
July 2023
Partners for Water Subsidy Secured
Solaq secured Partners for Water support to build and demonstrate a full-scale system in Brazil's semi-arid region, accelerating our path to field-ready deployment.
June 2023
Six Months of Field Testing Complete
Over six months on the ground in Brazil, our team tested, adjusted, and improved the system in real conditions, generating field learnings that shaped our full-scale roadmap.
September 2022
First Scaled Prototype Shipped to Brazil
Solaq shipped its first scaled prototype to Brazil's semi-arid northeast, marking the leap from lab development to real-world testing in one of the world's toughest climates.