Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Chile
HydraTerra and CICLA 3D, linked to Universidad de Concepción, recognised at 2026 Avonni Awards
Two technologies linked to Chile's Universidad de Concepción, HydraTerra and CICLA 3D, were recognised at the 2026 Avonni Awards, and a third, AquaShield Cherry, was nominated.
Why it matters: HydraTerra and CICLA 3D, technologies linked to the Universidad de Concepción, were recognised at the 2026 Avonni Awards, and AquaShield Cherry was nominated.
The Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) reported that HydraTerra and CICLA 3D, technologies linked to the university, were recognised at the 2026 Avonni Awards.
According to the university, a third linked technology, AquaShield Cherry, received a nomination at the same awards.
The university's newsroom described the technologies as ranging from water scarcity to plastic recycling.
The university said the recognitions and the nomination reflect the reach of the applied research and entrepreneurship support linked to it.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
HydraTerra and CICLA 3D were recognised and AquaShield Cherry was nominated at the 2026 Avonni Awards; the Universidad de Concepción said these results reflect the reach of applied research and entrepreneurship support linked to it.