water

inventing solutions to prevent ocean pollution

Despite ominous data about the harmful impact – and volume – of ocean pollution, there’s a wave of early-stage innovators determined to address the issue.

water scarcity: Hydronomy’s invention creates water out of thin air

To address the growing issue of water scarcity, VentureWell E-Team, Hydronomy has developed a solar-powered device that generates water from air for use in homes.

rethinking water in the age of climate change

These E-Teams are part of a new generation of ventures that are rethinking how society uses, manages, and protects water in the age of climate change.

Innovator Spotlight: Julie Bliss Mullen of Aclarity

Julie Bliss Mullen of ASPIRE team Aclarity has learned that it takes a team to make an impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Melanie Nakagawa: Rhetoric Versus Reality Around Climate Change Solutions

We spoke with Melanie Nakagawa about the rhetoric versus reality surrounding U.S. environmental policies to address climate change.

Water-Energy Nexus: A Connection That’s Driving Innovation

For World Water Day, we spoke with three ventures operating at the water-energy nexus to learn how they’re addressing strains in both resource systems.

Innovator Spotlight: Katya Cherukumilli

Katya Cherukumilli is the founder of Global Water Labs, a nonprofit startup developing a scalable and affordable fluoride removable technology.

Inventing a Better Way: I-Corps Team Mammoth Trading Develops First Smart Water Market

The company’s innovation is making water trading accessible and equitable for more growers – and encouraging water conservation.

Infinite Cooling: Clean Energy Champions Aim to Save Power Plants Water and Money

Infinite Cooling invented technology to help power plants reduce water consumption by 20 to 30 percent and save millions of dollars each year.

Drinkwell: Cleaning Water, Generating a Profit

Drinkwell is transforming the world’s water crisis into entrepreneurial opportunity.

Five Ways Early-Stage Inventors are Tackling the Global Water Crisis

From water conservation to increasing access to clean drinking water, inventors in our community are working to solve water-related issues around the world.