Aquaporin A/S Overview
Pro stress-test →Aquaporin is a Denmark-based water tech company that revolutionizes water purification by merging biotechnological techniques and classical engineering, delivering technology built on nature's own water filtration. The company's technology is based on Nobel Prize-winning research and is used to clean and reuse water in industries, in homes, and even by NASA in space.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →By combining three disciplines from the world of natural sciences—biology, chemistry, and physics—Aquaporin has created the unique, nature-inspired Aquaporin Inside® technology which it embeds into all its membranes and solutions. The company operates through three segments: Drinking Water, Industrial Water, and Food & Beverage.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Aquaporin competes in the global water treatment and purification market against established players like Philips Water Solutions, SUEZ, and Veolia, as well as traditional RO membrane manufacturers (Dow, Koch, Toray). The company's differentiation lies in biomimetic membrane technology using aquaporins (natural water channel proteins), which offers superior energy efficiency and purification capabilities. However, Aquaporin remains smaller and earlier-stage in commercialization compared to incumbents.
Industry Context
Aquaporin A/S operates in Water Technology / Advanced Water Purification / Cleantech.
Key facts
Founded: 2005 · Headquarters: Kongens Lyngby, Denmark · Revenue: DKK 40.6M (2024)