We couldn't agree more with John Dutton's (Head of UpLink) words: “From data centres seeking more efficient cooling to agricultural systems under strain, innovation is no longer optional. What’s needed is early-stage innovation that supports economic growth without undermining natural resources. These aquapreneurs show what’s possible, developing scalable solutions across infrastructure, agriculture, and industry.” 👉Full article: https://lnkd.in/etB-tDBY A big thank you to David Lyons from Pioneers Post for highlighting the work being done by aquapreneurs around the world. Coverage like this is vital in accelerating the transition to sustainable water management.
iFLUX
Environmental Services
Niel, Antwerp 3,815 followers
The solution for your groundwater dynamics challenges
About us
Monitoring Groundwater Dynamics iFLUX developed an innovative groundwater monitoring solution to track groundwater contamination. Our iFLUX samplers can monitor contamination plumes transported by groundwater and therefore detect +130 validated contaminant types, orientation, speed, and overall volume. (Mass flux) These insights are key for achieving a faster and more effective groundwater remediation plan. Moreover, iFLUX developed a second ground-breaking solution, the iFLUX Sensing Solution, which offers the possibility to remotely monitor groundwater flux in real-time from the comfort of your office. The iFLUX sensing network empowers drinking water utilities, large-scale dewatering operators in construction, nature organizations, the mining industry, and cities to effectively monitor and manage their groundwater activities. This ensures not only sustainable and resilient groundwater management but also makes cost-efficient decisions based on accurate, real-time groundwater data as well as preserving the environment. With over 70% of all water use originating from groundwater worldwide, iFLUX aims to help safeguard this precious resource by enabling and visualizing true groundwater dynamics monitoring. Our mission is to create this ‘Eureka’ moment in groundwater projects globally.
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https://iflux.be
External link for iFLUX
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Niel, Antwerp
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Environmental Management, Soil Contamination, Contaminated Risk Management, Cleantech, Groundwater sampling, Groundwater monitoring, Groundwater dynamics, Sensor network, PFAS remediation, Water Quality, Groundwater Management, Groundwater data, Watershed management, Remediation, Contamination plume, Groundwater preservation, Mass flux detection, Groundwater flux, Passive Flux Sampling, and Groundwater Contamination
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Galileilaan 18
Niel, Antwerp 2845, BE
Employees at iFLUX
Updates
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Yes, we made it! We’re proud to share that we’re one of the winners of UpLink – World Economic Forum and HCL Group ’s Water Resilience Challenge. 👉Check the full press release in the comments. Christian Montag - CEO iFLUX: "Thanks to the WEF UpLink award, it becomes more and more clear that the world recognizes the impact our technology can make. iFLUX has charted an ambitious growth story for the coming years, aiming to optimize groundwater management worldwide. This recognition proves we're navigating in the right direction. We look forward to an exciting journey ahead." We’re excited to collaborate with fellow challenge winners, UpLink and partners from the World Economic Forum’s Food and Water Initiative. This milestone gives us the partnerships, visibility and support to scale our impact and help build a more water-resilient future. 🙌 Learn more on UpLink: wef.ch/3Yukepj #WEF26 HCL Enterprise Desalytics - EarthFokus - ElectraMet - FLOCEAN - Hohonu- NoorNation - SWAN Systems - Vortech Water Solutions - Xatoms UpLink – World Economic Forum HCL Enterprise Arup- AtkinsRéalis - BlueTech Research - Burnt Island Ventures - DCVC - Ecolab- GRUNDFOS- ICLEI - Imagine H2O - Isle Utilities - PureTerra Ventures - @stanford Sustainability Accelerator Universiteit Antwerpen UAntwerpen Valorisation Office VITO Kennispunt Water, Wetenschapspark Universiteit Antwerpen EIC - European Innovation Council Kudos also to the team: Goedele Verreydt, Marjan Joris, Ivo Van de Moortel, Erik Bosmans, Timothy De Kleyn, Niels Van Putte, Monica Duerinck, Simon Laurent, Wouter T'Seyen, Ellen Bogaert, Arthur De Veirman, Nathan Van der Auwera, Bob Van Looveren, Maxim Sysmans, Olvier Goolenaers
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Meet Simon Laurent, our Head of Partnerships & Growth. In his new role, he'll focus on building strong, long-lasting partnerships and driving iFLUX's growth strategy. Simon brings 10 years of water industry expertise from his time at a Belgian SME producing water pumps. When he's not working, you'll find him on the rugby pitch, sailing, or trail running – always close to water. Simon: "Water is a precious resource we must take better care of. iFLUX's commitment to sustainable groundwater management aligns perfectly with my values." Full blogs in English and French via comments.
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"First know where the contamination is, then measure what is moving — and only then remediate.” In this conversation with Pieter Buffel (EnISSA -Enhanced in Situ Soil Analysis) and our colleague Marjan Joris, we explore how high-resolution site screening and dynamic groundwater monitoring strengthen each other, helping us define contamination more clearly and remediate it more effectively. Because when the problem is well defined, the solution follows: 🧠 smarter remediation strategies 💰 lower costs ⏭ a faster route to a cleaner subsurface. 👉 Check our latest blog via the links in the comments! #groundwater #remediation #iFLUX #collaboration #innovation #sustainability
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One of the projects we're proud to look back on in 2025! As part of the Bankbusters project – which explores innovative techniques to accelerate tidal marsh development and enhance their resilience – we collaborated with DEME Group, Jan De Nul Group, University of Antwerp & Ghent University – funded by De Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster) & VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Goedele Verreydt from iFLUX coordinated the groundwater monitoring. In every test section we installed groundwater flux sensors that measure how water moves horizontally through the marsh – a key factor for understanding drainage. But we didn't stop there: 🔹 We also tracked soil moisture and river levels 🔹 All data was recorded every 15 minutes and sent via telemetry 🔹 A camera system allowed us to compare real-time images with flux data All of this came together in a central dashboard, where we could visualize marsh development in detail. The result? Better insights into how tidal marshes function – and how they can provide the ecosystem services we need for the future. 🌍💧 👉 Check our latest blog & the final report via the links in the comments!
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As we approach the end of another year, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to all our valued customers, partners, and connections. This year has been filled with exciting projects, meaningful collaborations, and continuous innovation in groundwater monitoring and management. As the year comes to a close, we hope you'll take time to recharge your own aquifers – rest, reflect, and spend quality time with loved ones. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with clarity, flow, and positive pressure! Warm regards, The iFLUX Team Timothy De Kleyn, Erik Bosmans, Niels Van Putte, Goedele Verreydt, Monica Duerinck, Olivier Goolenaers, Caty Mampaey, Wouter T'Seyen, Lien Vanreusel, Ellen Bogaert, Marjan Joris, Christian Montag, Arthur De Veirman, Nathan Van der Auwera, Bob Van Looveren, Maxim Sysmans, Ivo Van de Moortel
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We were delighted to welcome around 25 highly motivated international students from the Think Water and Master Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH-MUNDUS.EU) programs of University of Antwerp. The students visited iFLUX as part of their Groundwater Management & Remediation course, and their enthusiasm and curiosity about innovative water solutions was truly inspiring. It's always energizing to connect with the next generation of professionals who will shape the future of sustainable water management. Thank you for your interest and excellent questions. #WaterManagement #Groundwater #Ecohydrology #Sustainability #FutureExperts #iFLUX #UAntwerpen Wetenschapspark Universiteit Antwerpen Goedele Verreydt Niels Van Putte Erik Bosmans
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Whoop whoop!🥳 Last night iFLUX won the AHA! Innovation Award in the 'Achieved' category at Antwerp Innovation Night! The jury captured what we stand for: "This company uses its innovative power to make visible what usually happens deep underground. They demonstrate that technological progress and care for a sustainable future can go hand in hand." Christian Montag, Managing Director iFLUX: "The real applause belongs to iFLUX founders Goedele Verreydt and Tim Op 't Eyndt, and the entire iFLUX team. Without their brains and guts, we wouldn't have been standing on this stage." This award represents another important step in our mission to bring groundwater to the forefront of public and industrial consciousness. Christian: "We're pleased that groundwater is getting the recognition it deserves. However, we are not the heroes in this story. The real heroes are the industrial companies, cities, drinking water companies, remediation consultants, construction clients... and all our customers. They're the ones making daily decisions to protect and sustainably manage groundwater resources." Big thanks to Voka - Kamer van Koophandel Antwerpen-Waasland, UAntwerpen Valorisation Office, Provincie Antwerpen, POM Antwerpen for their support! Also a big applause to Maarten Weyn, Sander Wuyts, PhD 🧬and Stefan De Wachter! #iFLUX #AntwerpInnovationAward #AHAInnovationAward #Groundwater #Sustainability #Innovation #WaterManagement #AntwerpInnovationNight
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✨ 𝗶𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗫 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗛𝗔!-𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! ✨ Gisteren vond de vierde editie van de Antwerp Innovation Night in het Provinciehuis plaats. De jury zette opnieuw een reeks 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗷𝗸𝗲𝗿. De AHA!-awards vormen dé erkenning voor innovatiekracht in onze regio, Provincie Antwerpen. Onze voorzitter en gedeputeerde Luk Lemmens was terecht fier tijdens deze avond en wenste alle winnaars proficiat, dankzij de dagelijkse inzet van alle genomineerden zien we innovatie bloeien en groeien! Specifiek proficiat aan Maarten Weyn en Christian Montag en het ganse fantastische iFLUX team met als thuisbasis ons Wetenschapspark Universiteit Antwerpen! 💧iFLUX kwam als verdiende winnaar uit de bus, ze brengen grondwaterdynamieken real-time in kaart en helpt steden, natuurparken, de sanerings- en bouwsector en drinkwaterbedrijven bij het beheersen van complexe grondwateruitdagingen. Dankzij deze inzichten kunnen klanten sneller, kostenefficiënter en veiliger werken. Een technologische innovatie met duidelijke maatschappelijke én ecologische waarde. Met hun ambitie om wereldwijd dé referentie te worden in grondwaterdynamieken, draagt iFLUX bij aan een duurzame toekomst en de bescherming van onze kostbare zoetwaterbron. 🌍 In de categorie Achieved Award mocht Maarten Weyn schitteren met zijn indrukwekkend onderzoekswerk – een erkenning die perfect past binnen de missie van de AHA!-awards om baanbrekende impact zichtbaar te maken. In de categorie Innovation Award kwam We zijn trots dat Miranda Coppens, onze algemeen directeur, dit jaar mocht zetelen in de jury en zo heeft meegedacht over de selectie van deze inspirerende winnaars. De awards waren onderverdeeld in: 🏆 Promising Award – veelbelovende valorisatietrajecten 🏆 Achieved Award – onderzoek met aantoonbare impact 🏆 Innovation Award – groeibedrijven met bewezen innovatiekracht 🏆 One-to-Watch Award – start-ups met uitzonderlijk toekomstpotentieel Op naar nóg meer innovatie tijdens de volgende Antwerp Innovation Night! 🚀 Deze avond kwam mede tot stand dankzij de steun van Provincie Antwerpen. AHA!-awards is een initiatief van Antwerp. Smart Region Link - een samenwerking van Universiteit Antwerpen en Voka - Kamer van Koophandel Antwerpen-Waasland #innovatie #AHA!-awards #pomantwerpen #proficiat #provincieantwerpen
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