aqua & waste International GmbH

Name

aqua & waste International GmbH

Legal name

aqua & waste International GmbH

Website

https://aquawaste.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), All Other Waste Management Services (56299), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment engineering
• Sludge management consulting
• Biogas energy optimization
• Dynamic process simulation
• International development cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting and Planning Services: Planning and consulting services ranging from analysis and conceptual design to planning and contracting, as well as realization of projects in wastewater treatment, sludge management, and biogas/energy fields. Services provided to both municipal and industrial clients.
2. Research & Development Projects: Active participation in funded research projects (BMBF, DBU, EU/ERDF). Projects include GaVA (800,000 EUR funding), KliPro, IWAMA, AnaKobe, BiFFiO, and others.
3. Training and Knowledge Transfer: Capacity building and training services including organization of symposia, conferences, delegation trips, training of operators, planners and authorities, and university teaching support. Offered in multiple languages (English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

aqua & waste International GmbH provides engineering planning and consulting services for wastewater treatment, sludge management, biogas and energy optimization, and dynamic process simulation to municipal utilities, industrial operators, and international development organizations. Service scope covers analysis, conceptual design, detailed planning, contracting, and realization of projects. The firm also delivers funded research and development, capacity building, and training in multiple languages.

Product overview

aqua & waste International GmbH is an independent engineering and consulting firm in environmental protection based in Hannover, Germany, founded in 2002. The company offers a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include Wastewater & Sludge Treatment Planning and Consulting, Energy & Biogas Services, Dynamic Simulation Services, Innovation/R&D, and Knowledge Transfer/Training. Services range from analysis and conceptual design through planning, contracting, and project realization. The company serves both municipal and industrial clients in German and international markets, working with organizations such as KfW, GIZ, and UNIDO. The firm specializes in aerobic and anaerobic treatment processes, biogas systems, dynamic simulation modeling, and climate-friendly environmental solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wastewater & Sludge Treatment Planning and Consulting Comprehensive planning and consulting services for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, including aerobic processes (activated sludge, biofilm, membrane), anaerobic processes (UASB, EGSB, IC reactors), sludge treatment, phosphorus reduction, and disinfection.
• Energy & Biogas Services Consulting and engineering services for anaerobic digestion, biogas production and utilization, digester gas desulfurization through micro-aeration, co-digestion, and energy analyses for wastewater treatment plants.
• Dynamic Simulation Services Process simulation modeling using tools such as SIMBA# to represent wastewater parameters over time and analyze complex process relationships for planning new plants and optimizing existing facilities.
• Innovation and R&D Services Development and implementation of innovative solutions focused on energy efficiency, climate protection, and environmental protection, including research projects on methane recovery, deammonification, and water reuse.
• Knowledge Transfer and Training Services Training services for operators, planners, and authorities; organization of symposia and conferences; support for university teaching; technical lectures delivered in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, and Arabic.
• Research & Development Services Research and development services in wastewater and sludge treatment, including process development and implementation of innovative technologies, supported by BMBF, DBU, and EU/ERDF funding programs.
• Training and Continuing Education Seminars, workshops, and training courses for professional development in wastewater treatment and environmental technology, including EXPOTRAIN modules delivered in partnership with DWA and Emscher Wassertechnik.
• Consulting and Planning Services Full planning services from analysis and conceptual design to planning, contracting, and project realization across wastewater, sludge, energy/biogas, and innovation fields, delivered to municipal and industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modernization measures implemented on Husum WWTP led to listing as NKI best practice example for municipal climate action
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, key and partner.

• German Water Partnership (GWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of German Water Partnership network consisting of 350 companies and scientific institutions in the German water sector. Company participates in GWP annual conferences, regional forums (India/Southeast Asia), and joint initiatives like ShowCaseIN project supported by BMU.
• DWA (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in DWA professional association including conferences, working groups, and training programs. Partnership with DWA for EXPOTRAIN modular training concept development for wastewater treatment plant design according to German regulations.
• GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) GmbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for multiple GIZ-funded international development projects including sludge management workshops in Ethiopia, SUNSET project, BAT standards introduction in Russia, and various capacity building initiatives worldwide.
• eco:fibr GmbHkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in GaVA research project for holistic utilization of pineapple plants. Eco:fibr extracts cellulose from pineapple plant waste for paper and cardboard industry, while aqua & waste develops wastewater concept and water reuse measures.
• Leibniz Universität Hannover (Institute for Multiphase Processes)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in GaVA project alongside eco:fibr. Institute provides scientific expertise for cellulose extraction and water reuse research at industrial scale.
• Emscher Wassertechnik GmbHpartnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Emscher Wassertechnik GmbH for EXPOTRAIN training course on wastewater treatment plant design in Brazil, focused on activated sludge and German design standards.
• Sabesp (Brazil)partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal support partner in Brazil for EXPOTRAIN training course in São Paulo, providing venue and logistical support for German-Brazilian wastewater training program.
• IWAMA Consortium (BMBF-funded)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipant in IWAMA (Interactive Water Management) BMBF research project 2016-2019 focused on capacity building tools for wastewater treatment. Attended workshops in Lahti Finland and other locations.
• UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational development cooperation partner for UNIDO projects in developing countries addressing industrial wastewater management and environmental protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Large US-headquartered consulting and engineering firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure for public and private clients worldwide — competes for KfW/GIZ-funded wastewater master planning and supervision work.
• CDM Smith: Global consulting, engineering, and construction firm with significant municipal water and wastewater practice, often competing for World Bank, KfW, and ADB-funded international assignments.
• AFRY (formerly Pöyry): Global engineering, design, and advisory firm with a strong water and wastewater practice serving both utilities and industrial clients; overlaps in municipal WWTP planning and biogas/energy optimization.
• Ramboll Group: Large European engineering consultancy with a global water practice serving municipalities, industry, and development-finance clients — competes with aqua & waste for large-scale international wastewater master plans but offers broader multidisciplinary services.

Direct peers

• HOLINGER AG: Swiss engineering consultancy offering planning and consulting in wastewater treatment, water reuse, and process engineering, with comparable focus on dynamic simulation and innovative treatment technologies across municipal and industrial clients.
• Emscher Wassertechnik GmbH: German water-technology firm specializing in WWTP design and operational consulting; already a partner of aqua & waste on the EXPOTRAIN Brazil training program, indicating closely aligned capabilities in activated-sludge design under German standards.
• Fichtner Water & Environment (Fichtner Group): Stuttgart-based engineering consultancy with a dedicated water and environment practice serving municipal utilities, industrial clients, and KfW/GIZ-funded international projects in wastewater, water supply, and sanitation — directly comparable in client mix and project scope.
• GFA Consulting Group: Hamburg-based consultancy (GIZ subsidiary) delivering technical assistance and capacity building for international development cooperation projects, often competing for the same KfW/GIZ water and sanitation assignments.
• WTE Wassertechnik GmbH: German engineering company specializing in planning and construction of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, with comparable expertise in anaerobic and aerobic processes and a similar German-municipal client base.

Emerging players

• Waterleau Group: Belgian environmental technology and engineering group focused on industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment, with comparable anaerobic and reuse process expertise and emerging-market footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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