The NOVA Awards aim to highlight research and innovation in industrial processes that include solids, fluids, and emissions capture and filtration technologies in end-user industries.

The NOVA Awards are organized by the international trade fairs EXPOSOLIDOS, POLUSOLIDOS, and EXPOFLUIDOS.

About the Nova Awards

Why the Nova Awards?

One of the objectives of the EXPOSOLIDOS, POLUSOLIDOS, and EXPOFLUIDOS exhibitions is to showcase solids, fluids, and capture/filtration technologies. One way to raise their profile is by organizing awards showcasing the best installations and research in these technologies.

  • The NOVA Awards are organized by EXPOSOLIDOS, POLUSOLIDOS and EXPOFLUIDOS
  • The NOVA Awards aim to highlight solids, fluids, and capture and filtration technologies in industrial processes.
  • The NOVA Awards aim to highlight innovations in industrial processes, both technologically and sustainably.
  • The 2026 NOVA Awards will be presented at a gala on February 10, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at La Farga in L’Hospitalet, at the end of the first day of EXPOSOLIDOS, POLUSOLIDOS, and EXPOFLUIDOS 2026.
  • End users who have invested in an industrial process that stands out for its innovation, environmental friendliness and sustainability
  • Projects at the university and technological institute levels that promote innovations in industrial processes
  • Exhibitors of EXPOSOLIDOS, POLUSOLIDOS and EXPOFLUIDOS
  • The end users themselves who are eligible to receive a NOVA Award
  • Researchers , universities and technological institutes whose projects are eligible to receive a NOVA Award

A Jury composed of representatives of the Organizing Committees of EXPOSOLIDOS , POLUSOLIDOS and EXPOFLUIDOS , and experts

CHECK OUT THE RULES FOR THE NOVA AWARDS

Winners of the 2024 Nova Awards

NOVA 2024 Award to an SME for Innovations in its Industrial Processes
TECNOPROIN, S.L. (GESTIÓN SOSTENIBLE DE RESIDUOS)

 

NOVA 2024 Award to a Large Company for Innovations in its Industrial Processes
ZABALGARBI, S.A.

 

NOVA 2024 Award for Research in Industrial Processes
AINIA (INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO)

 

NOVA 2024 Award for the Dissemination and Training of Industrial Processes
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH (WOLFSON CENTER)

 

Nova 2024 Special Jury Award
FERIA POWTECH

2024 Nova Awards Nominees

  • Nova 2024 to an SME for Innovation in its Industrial Processes
    - COLORANDA, S.L.
    - RODACAL BEYEM, S.L.
    - TECNOPROIN S.L. (SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT)
  • Nova 2024 to a Large Company for Innovation in its Industrial Processes
    - IBERPOTASH, S.A. (ICL)
    - REPSOL, S.A.
    - ZABALGARBI, S.A.
  • Nova 2024 for Research in Industrial Processes
    - AINIA (TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE)
    - BITMETRICS (STARTUP)
    - SOLATOM (STARTUP)
  • Nova 2024 the Dissemination and Training of Industrial Processes
    - FLUIDS MAGAZINE
    - PROCESS PLANTS MAGAZINE
    - UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH (WOLFSON CENTER)
  • NOVA 2024 Special Jury Award
    POWTECH FAIR

2026 Nova Awards
Ceremony Gala

February 10, 2026 at the La Farga Auditorium from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Glass of cava / photocall / concert where jazz and classical music will be combined (one of the exhibitors will perform)