Molendotech Wins 2025 EntreConf Technology Award for Bactiquick Water Testing Device

Cornwall-based company Molendotech has won the 2025 EntreConf Award for Technology for its groundbreaking Bactiquick Real Time Water Testing device, recognising its major contribution to environmental innovation and public safety.

The device, developed by Molendotech, is the only one in the world capable of testing water in real time at a location, detecting several bacteria including P. Aeruginosa, which can cause pneumonia. Unlike traditional water testing, which can take up to 48 hours and cover only a small range of bacteria, Bactiquick delivers results within 15 minutes.

The EntreConf Awards, organised by The Business Exchange, celebrate entrepreneurial excellence across sectors including technology, health, sustainability, and the creative industries. Judges praised Bactiquick as “a game-changer for environmental monitoring and public safety” for its ability to translate advanced science into real-world use.

Revolutionising Water Safety

Bactiquick builds on Molendotech’s Bacterisk technology, combining analytics, portable biosensors, and real-time data reporting. The system allows environmental agencies, local communities, and water users such as swimmers, surfers, and triathletes to test for bacterial contamination directly at the water’s edge.

This advancement enables immediate action on pollution, helping to reduce health risks and ensure safer waterways. Each test connects to a user app, recording results and creating a growing network of shared water-quality data.

Judges said Bactiquick “has the potential to revolutionise how we measure and respond to water contamination worldwide”, commending its blend of scientific excellence and practical application.

“A Tremendous Honour”

Professor Simon Jackson, Chief Scientific Officer and founder of Molendotech, said:

“This award is a tremendous honour for our team. Bactiquick is the culmination of years of research, testing, and collaboration. Winning the EntreConf Technology Award validates our mission to empower people and organisations with rapid, reliable data about the world’s most vital resource — water.”

CEO Rui Andres added:

“I’m delighted to win the EntreConf Technology Award 2025 which is a recognition of the value of our products in revolutionising water testing and keeping the public safe. Water lovers, like me, are not interested on which bacteria are present in the water two days later but rather what’s the risk to use the water now. We now have our devices operating in communities across the world, demand is high, culture is changing and to win this award reinforces the authority we are building.”

The EntreConf Award Committee said:

“The EntreConf Awards celebrate businesses that not only innovate but create genuine, sustainable value. Bactiquick stood out for its transformative potential, scientific integrity, and clear vision to improve lives globally.”

Looking Ahead

Following the win, Molendotech plans to expand the commercial deployment of Bactiquick across UK and international waterways, beaches, and lakes. The company also aims to work with councils, water authorities, and environmental groups to broaden the system’s pathogen detection and build new international partnerships tackling water-quality challenges.

About Molendotech

Molendotech Ltd is a University of Plymouth spin-out specialising in rapid pathogen detection. Its flagship product, Bactiquick, provides on-site microbiological analysis within minutes, helping protect public health through real-time monitoring.

The EntreConf Awards, now in their third year, continue to celebrate visionaries across the South West and beyond, spotlighting innovations that redefine industries and improve lives.