Roadmap & Costs
The Q-Vortex* system is designed for rapid deployment and long-term evolution, aligned with the five-year horizon of the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition.
Phase 1 — Prototype (0–6 months)
Development and testing of a small-scale system (a few m³/day), validating the hydrodynamic separation and field operability.
Phase 2 — Scaling (6–18 months)
Deployment of a full system producing 1,000 m³/day of potable water, serving up to 20,000 people, with modular adaptation to different terrains (urban, rural, humanitarian).
Phase 3 — Advanced Track B (Year 2–5)
Integration of advanced purification technology and circular brine recovery, aiming for extreme quality, efficiency and sustainability.
Economic Vision
By relying on simple, durable, and locally maintainable components, Q-Vortex* enables a shift from centralized to community-scaled infrastructure, drastically reducing both capital and lifecycle costs.
This strategy ensures that clean water is not only technically possible, but economically viable — even in underserved or fragile territories.