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Milestones, impact stories, and recognition from our global network.
NewsWatch this insightful dialogue between Professor Mihir Shah of Shiv Nadar University and Professor Tirthankar Roy of the London School of Economics. Click 'view more' for the YouTube recording
NewsThe Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative is a global innovation program established through a partnership between HCL Group and UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s open innovation platform. Launched in 2022, the initiative seeks to accelerate breakthrough solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing water challenges through entrepreneurship, technology, and cross-sector collaboration. Supported by a commitment of CHF 15 million from HCL Group over five years (2022–2027), the initiative identifies and supports high-potential water innovators known as “Aquapreneurs”, who are developing scalable solutions for water conservation, water quality improvement, wastewater treatment, groundwater management, irrigation efficiency, and climate resilience. The initiative is founded on the belief that achieving global water security requires innovative technologies and business models that can be rapidly deployed and scaled. By connecting entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, global visibility, and strategic partnerships, the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of solutions that can transform water systems worldwide.
AwardThe hub is proud to celebrate Prof. Himanshu Kulkarni, recognised with a prestigious International Water Prize for pioneering contributions to groundwater science and participatory water management — becoming the first recipient from the Indian subcontinent. His work exemplifies the science-to-policy bridge at the heart of SDG 6.
LEAD: Dr. Claire Herbert
Partnering with Indigenous and northern communities to monitor freshwater quality and quantity, weaving local and traditional knowledge together with scientific data to guide water stewardship.
LEAD: Dr. Claire Herbert
A long-term research and stewardship initiative on Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba's great lakes, addressing nutrient loading, harmful algal blooms and overall watershed health.
LEAD: Dr. Susant Kumar Padhi (Department of Civil Engineering)
Developing compact aerobic granular sludge reactors to treat highly contaminated landfill leachate and protect groundwater and surface water from pollution.
Tracking the world's progress toward universal access to safe water and sanitation.
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