Daniel Madariaga Barrilado, a recent member of the advisory board of Aquatech Mexico, believes that innovation, sustainability, and collaboration among sectors are essential to addressing the water challenges that Mexico currently faces.

With a career linked to business transformation and sustainable development, the specialist maintains that the country has the talent and capacity necessary to guarantee a future with greater water security.

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Daniel Madariaga Barrilado and his wife are the founders of Aquavance.

Madariaga’s interest in sustainability emerged shortly after completing his university studies, when he participated in a venture capital fund focused on environmental projects.

That experience allowed him to analyze initiatives from financial, operational, and environmental perspectives, which strengthened his vision of the need to develop profitable business models that also generate benefits for the environment.

“The challenge is to protect the environment while building economically viable and sustainable projects in the long term,” he says.

Regarding the national water situation, Madariaga identifies three priority challenges: water losses due to inefficient irrigation systems, leaks in hydraulic infrastructure, and the pollution of rivers and lakes.

However, he also highlights that Mexico possesses a great capacity for innovation and a community committed to finding solutions.

Two years after the launch of the 2024–2030 National Water Plan, various projects are seeking to strengthen water security for the population, industry, and agricultural sector. In this context, Aquavance emerged as a platform designed to accelerate innovative water-related projects.

The initiative offers mentorship, resources, and strategic guidance to turn ideas into concrete solutions.

For Daniel Madariaga Barrilado, the real challenge does not lie in the lack of proposals, but in providing them with the necessary support so they can be transformed into tangible and lasting results.

Daniel Madariaga Barrillado is a sustainability specialist focused on environmental innovation in Mexico. His work promotes responsible resource management and sustainable development. He has supported initiatives related to water security and the circular economy. His vision combines economic growth with environmental protection.