Access is on TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2026! #TIMEBestInventions

Today, TIME reveals its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. ‍

“We focused on building a beautiful product that’s easy to use and affordable. If someone sees Access sitting on a table, we want them to ask, ‘What’s that?’ ” says Jon Criss.

“It’s awesome to see TIME recognize all the hard work that’s gone into it. Really proud of our team.” ^‍_{Jon Criss, Co-Founder + CEO}

To compile this year's list, TIME solicited nominations from its editors and correspondents around the world through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields such as health care and AI. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

“Water scarcity doesn’t have to define our future. We believe the future of water is one where people have the power to make their own water, wherever they are.”_{Andrew Harner, Co-Founder + COO}

“By putting water production into the hands of individuals and communities, decentralized infrastructure can make access to water more resilient and more universal. Access is just the beginning of that future.” Says Andrew Harner.

It’s an honor to be recognized for such an award at this point in our journey. At Vital Lyfe we continue to focus on our mission: provide more people with access to clean water.

See the full list of TIME’s Best Inventions here: ti.me/best-inventions