On the afternoon of September 10,the final of the Technology Innovation Track of the 2026 Wuhan Women’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition concluded at the CSCEC Xingcheng Center in Hongshan District,Wuhan.Following a highly competitive preliminary selection and semifinal round,15 women-led technology projects advanced to the final.

The final featured project pitches showcasing technological innovation and entrepreneurial expertise.Aquacells presented its project,“Development and Commercialization of a Boron-Removal EDI System for Semiconductor Ultrapure Water."The presentation covered five areas:industry background,technological innovation,the core team,growth plans,and project value.It also examined key challenges in semiconductor ultrapure water production and outlined the system’s core technological breakthroughs,commercialization progress,and the company’s development vision.

In semiconductor manufacturing,ultrapure water is widely used in critical processes such as wafer cleaning and post-etch rinsing,and water purity directly affects chip yield.Conventional EDI systems have limited efficiency in removing weakly ionized species such as boron and silica,while the domestic availability of key EDI stack components remains low.As a result,semiconductor ultrapure water production has long been dominated by overseas brands,leaving users exposed to supply-chain risks and persistently high costs.Strong market demand has therefore made the development of locally produced alternatives increasingly urgent.

Drawing on years of experience in ultrapure water treatment,Aquacells has focused on boron-removal resin synthesis and high-performance ion-exchange membrane innovation to address these industry challenges.The resulting technology achieves boron and silica removal rates of up to 99%,enabling product water to meet electronic-grade ultrapure water requirements and supporting the localization of key components.In commercial applications,the products deliver performance comparable to that of leading international brands,with product water quality well above industry standards.Aquacells has consequently been selected as a supplier by several leading Chinese companies.The presentation received strong recognition from the expert judges and investors in attendance.

After a highly competitive final,the Aquacells project won second prize in the Technology Innovation Track.In a post-event interview,Aquacells commented:“China’s demand for advanced water treatment equipment is strong,and the market has significant growth potential.This award recognizes both our technical capabilities and our approach to commercialization.It also reinforces our commitment to semiconductor water treatment equipment and to advancing locally developed alternatives for high-end equipment."

Looking ahead,Aquacells will continue to advance the development and commercialization of core EDI technologies,with innovation as its primary driver.The company will deepen industry–university–research collaboration,push the limits of water purity,and accelerate the commercial development of compact integrated systems and high-flow EDI stacks,helping locally developed solutions achieve greater scale.Aquacells will also strengthen collaboration among government,industry,investors,financial institutions,and supply-chain partners.Through independently developed and controllable water treatment equipment,the company aims to support the growth of high-end water treatment and contribute to innovation-driven industries worldwide.

All five tracks of the Wuhan Women’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition have now completed judging and announced their results.In early October,the organizing committee will hold a showcase and industry matchmaking event for all award-winning projects to further support the growth of women-led technology enterprises.Aquacells looks forward to sharing further updates.