Solaq

What Solaq does

Solaq International B.V. is a Netherlands-based climate technology company that develops atmospheric water generation (AWG) systems which extract drinking water from ambient air using a proprietary liquid desiccant process. Its core product, the Pura-2000, is a fixed-production air-to-water unit delivering a guaranteed 2,000 liters per day regardless of humidity or season, with modular units deployable in parallel to scale output (e.g., planned 6,000 L/day capacity). The underlying technology is a decoupled absorption-regeneration process protected by registered IP, operates as a zero-waste closed-loop with no brine discharge or groundwater depletion, and runs on low-grade heat from solar thermal, waste heat, or grid electricity. The system includes integrated remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and water-quality management.

The company sells hardware units through a consultative, quote-based enterprise field-sales motion targeting Governments, Businesses, and NGOs for whom water access is mission-critical — use cases span public infrastructure resilience, industrial process water continuity, ESG alignment, and humanitarian deployment. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales (Pura-2000 units) with pilot programmes; first commercial purchase orders were received in 2026 following a Brazil demonstration deployment in 2022 and an Amazon Sustainability Accelerator engagement in 2024. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise with a consultative sales cycle, complemented by an event/accelerator-driven funnel.

Solaq is at an early commercialization stage: pre-seed funded at €1.9M (2024) with additional non-dilutive support from Dutch and EU programmes (NEW, SNN, Province of North Holland, EU, Eureka Innowwide), a small team of approximately 16 individuals (1–10 FTE range), and an active partner ecosystem spanning applied research (TNO, Wageningen, NHL Stenden, CEW), Brazilian field partners (FUNCEME, UNILAB Ceara), and manufacturing (Douna Machinery). Geographic focus spans Europe, Latin America (Brazil), and MENA (Egypt feasibility), with pilot traction through Amazon's European fulfilment network.

Name

Solaq

Legal name

Solaq International B.V.

Website

https://solaq.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solaq is a Netherlands-based climate technology company that builds atmospheric water generation systems (Pura-2000) using a proprietary liquid desiccant process to produce 2,000 liters of drinking water per day per unit from ambient air, selling to governments, businesses, and NGOs with mission-critical water needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Atmospheric water generation
• Liquid desiccant technology
• Air-to-water systems
• Decentralized water production
• Water security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Pura-2000 Systems: Sale of atmospheric water generation systems (Pura-2000) to enterprise customers including governments, businesses, and NGOs. Each unit produces 2,000 liters per day, with multiple units deployable in parallel for larger operations.
2. Pilot Programme and Pilot Deployments: Commercial pilots with early customers, including partnerships with major organisations like Amazon for deployment across fulfilment networks.
3. Commercial Purchase Orders: First commercial purchase orders received from early customers in 2026, indicating transition from pilot stage to commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Solaq develops and sells the Pura-2000 atmospheric water generation system, a fixed-production air-to-water unit using proprietary liquid desiccant technology to extract 2,000 liters of drinking water per day from ambient air regardless of humidity or climate. Multiple units can be deployed in parallel for scaled output, with the system operating on low-grade heat from solar thermal, waste heat, or grid electricity and producing zero brine discharge or chemical waste. The company sells these systems alongside pilot deployment and engineering services to enterprise customers including governments, businesses, and NGOs.

Product overview

Solaq offers a single unified product: the Pura-2000 atmospheric water generation system. The system uses proprietary liquid desiccant technology to extract water from ambient air, producing a guaranteed fixed daily output of 2,000 liters per unit regardless of humidity or climate conditions. The technology is modular by design, allowing multiple units to be deployed in parallel to scale to any volume. The product integrates monitoring and remote control capabilities, with configurable water quality management and taste profiles. Solaq also provides engineering and deployment services alongside the hardware system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pura-2000: Fixed-production Air-to-Water system producing 2,000 liters of drinking water per day from ambient air using liquid desiccant technology. Climate-independent, zero-waste, energy-flexible, scalable through parallel deployment of modular units.

Products and services

• Solaq Pura-2000 Fixed-production atmospheric water generation system that extracts 2,000 liters of drinking water per day from ambient air using proprietary liquid desiccant technology, with climate-independent operation, zero-waste closed-loop desiccant cycle, and flexible low-grade heat or grid electricity inputs. Multiple units can be deployed in parallel to scale output, and integrated monitoring and remote control provide real-time performance and water quality visibility. Targeted at enterprise customers including governments, businesses, and NGOs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000 liters per day guaranteed fixed water output per Pura-2000 unit regardless of humidity or season
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Solaq is participating in Amazon's third annual Sustainability Accelerator programme in Europe and the UK. The programme connects climate tech startups with Amazon Operations to pilot technology supporting Amazon's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Selected startups pitch for fully-funded live pilots across Amazon's European fulfilment network.
• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research)supportingTechnology or IntegrationListed as a trusted partner and supporter on Solaq's website, representing collaboration in research and development of water technology.
• Wageningen University & ResearchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on field research, including on-the-ground research in collaboration with UNILAB Ceara, Brazil. Partner in technology development for atmospheric water generation.
• NHL Stenden (University of Applied Sciences)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner with water technology expertise. Luewton Lemos F. Agostinho serves as Professor of Water Technology at NHL Stenden and researcher at Wetsus, bridging Dutch-Brazilian water innovation.
• FUNCEME (Fundação Cearense de Meteorologia e Recursos Hídricos)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian government research institution partner supporting Solaq's demonstration and field research activities in Brazil's semi-arid region.
• UNILAB CearasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian university collaborating with Solaq on field research in Brazil's Ceará region.
• Connect The DropssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a trusted partner and supporter on Solaq's website, representing collaboration in water security initiatives.
• ChangeNOWsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a trusted partner and supporter, representing participation in climate action initiatives and global water security networks.
• Deep Tech PioneerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation programme supporting deep technology companies in their growth and market development.
• CEW (Centre for Water and Environment)supportingTechnology or IntegrationWater and environment research centre listed as a partner supporting Solaq's technology development.
• BeStartsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStartup support organisation listed as a partner providing business development assistance.
• Douna MachinerysupportingTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner supporting Solaq's production capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Idrop: Dutch startup developing atmospheric water generation technology. Operates in the same geographic and technological space as Solaq with a narrower focus, representing an emerging European AWG competitor.
• Skywell Water: Atmospheric water generation company focused on modular water-from-air systems for commercial and residential markets. Emerging player with overlapping technology approach and target segments to Solaq.

Direct peers

• Source Global: US-based premium atmospheric water generation company producing drinking water from air for enterprise and consumer use. Direct competitor targeting the same climate-independent, off-grid water supply use cases as Solaq, with a more mature commercial footprint.
• Watergen: Israeli AWG company producing atmospheric water generators ranging from household to industrial scale. Directly competes with Solaq in climate-resilient water generation for governments, NGOs, and commercial customers, including humanitarian deployments.
• EcoloBlue: US-based manufacturer of atmospheric water generators for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Competes with Solaq in producing drinking water from ambient air using energy-efficient technology.
• Atmospheric Water Solutions: US-based AWG manufacturer offering commercial and industrial-scale atmospheric water generators. Direct competitor in the enterprise and government water-security segment that Solaq targets.
• Aqua Sciences: Florida-based AWG company focused on large-scale atmospheric water generation for military, humanitarian, and commercial clients. Competes with Solaq in deploying water-from-air solutions in water-scarce regions.
• Drinkable Air: AWG company producing atmospheric water generators for residential, commercial, and humanitarian use. Direct competitor in producing drinking water from air with comparable technology positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water technology incumbent providing water infrastructure, treatment, and pumping solutions across utility and industrial markets. Broad incumbent whose water-treatment portfolio overlaps with Solaq's mission-critical water supply use cases.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions for industrial and commercial customers. Broad incumbent operating in water treatment and reuse that could expand into atmospheric generation, representing both a competitor and a potential acquirer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solaq-water-from-air

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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