Saltworks Technologies has been shortlisted for a 2026 Global Recognition Award

Company name

Saltworks Technologies

Website URL

https://www.saltworkstech.com

Industry

Clean Technology / Industrial Water Treatment

Areas of excellence

Innovation, Service

Scale of impact or excellence in your field

International

Technological advancement

5

Addressing global challenges

5

Market impact or potential

5

Scale and reach of service initiatives

5

Patent portfolio and intellectual property

5

Measurable outcomes of service efforts

5

Potential for real-world application

5

Measurable outcomes of service efforts

5

Impact of volunteerism and/or civic engagement

5

Supporting evidence to showcase achievements

Saltworks Technologies is exceptional in the field of sustainable industrial solutions, delivering breakthrough technologies that address two of the world’s most pressing challenges: water scarcity and clean energy transition. 

Operating from our 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Richmond, British Columbia, we design and build advanced systems for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining that serve global semiconductor, battery manufacturing, automotive, and mining sectors. 

Our second-generation direct lithium extraction technology achieves 90% eluate purity while reducing capital costs by 25%, demonstrating that environmental responsibility and economic viability can coexist. We’ve delivered Canada’s first electric vehicle battery plant lithium refining system, and enabled zero liquid discharge water recycling for major industrial facilities worldwide. 

Our leadership is validated through recognition as Canada’s Sustainability Changemaker (2022-2023), winning the 2025 Technology Fast 50™ Award, and our CEO receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2025 Pacific Award. With compound annual growth exceeding 20% and proven real-world deployment, we’re setting new standards in cleantech innovation.