Evodrop has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for developing the world’s first bio-based limescale prevention technology that replaces conventional water-softening systems with a patented malic acid solution. The Swiss water treatment firm has achieved up to 99.98% verified effectiveness in preventing scale build-up without using salts, synthetic resins, or electricity. Evodrop’s technology retains beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium in water while eliminating limescale deposits, marking a fundamental shift from traditional ion exchange systems that have dominated the industry for decades.

The award recognizes companies and individuals who demonstrate world-class achievement across multiple dimensions, including research originality, innovation, technological advancement, and real-world impact. Shortlisted applicants are evaluated using the Rasch model, which creates a linear measurement scale for precise comparisons across different areas of excellence. Evodrop earned top ratings across eight innovation and research categories, particularly for its novelty, market impact, technological advancement, addressing global challenges, adoption rates, and disruption of existing paradigms.

Breakthrough Technology With International Validation

Evodrop’s EVOdescale system uses just 3 grams of malic acid per 1,000 liters of water to prevent limescale formation, compared to conventional systems requiring up to 120 kilograms of salt for the same volume. The technology operates by binding hydrogen carbonates, the primary cause of limescale, using malic acid derived from organic fruit sources that meets all food-compliant standards. Testing conducted at the accredited DVGW laboratory in Germany awarded the descaling process the top mark, confirming performance levels that match or exceed traditional salt-based systems.

The firm holds approximately 25 patent applications and patents across six patent families, establishing a protected intellectual property portfolio that underpins its market position. International laboratory validations from SGS and MOCA have confirmed the technology’s effectiveness, while the system’s CO2 footprint is 98% lower than conventional salt systems. Evodrop’s interdisciplinary approach combines biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, and sustainability science to create what amounts to an entirely new category within water treatment.

Recognition From Multiple Global Industry Bodies

The firm’s achievements have drawn recognition from leading international organizations across the water treatment sector. Evodrop received the German Innovation Award 2025 in the Circular Impacts category, earning gold among only sixteen companies selected from more than 460 applications. The German Design Council, one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions for innovation, cited EVOdescale for its genuine added value, originality, and applicability.

Evodrop also secured the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025 in the Green Chemicals for Water Technology category at Amsterdam’s leading international water technology trade fair. The business was named Water Treatment Company of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Global Award 2025, further establishing its credentials on the international stage. With over 30,000 customers in Switzerland and expanding international partnerships, Evodrop demonstrates both market validation and real-world adoption of its bio-based solution.

Final Words

Evodrop’s malic acid solution addresses critical environmental and health concerns associated with traditional water softening methods while maintaining superior performance metrics. Salt-based systems contribute to groundwater contamination through wastewater discharge and require substantial energy inputs for regeneration cycles. The Evodrop solution eliminates these environmental impacts while extending the lifespan of plumbing installations, protecting household appliances, and maintaining energy efficiency by reducing scale deposits throughout water systems.

The Swiss market leader in water treatment has demonstrated that biotechnology can enable healthier and more efficient water use without compromising effectiveness. Global Recognition Awards spokesperson Alex Sterling noted the firm’s qualities: “Evodrop has fundamentally reimagined water treatment by proving that bio-based solutions can outperform chemical-intensive systems while addressing urgent sustainability challenges facing the water industry worldwide.” The firm’s combination of scientific validation, market adoption, patent protection, and multiple international awards positions Evodrop as a significant force in water treatment technology.