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Saudi Water Authority announces 13 winning teams in “Miyahthon 2025”
The Saudi Water Authority announced today, as part of the Innovation in Water Sustainability Conference, the results of the “Miyahthon 2025” challenge, following the completion of evaluation and judging phases and the selection of the most feasible solutions in the fields of water, desalination, treatment, and water infrastructure management.
“Deal Day” connects startups with investors at the Innovation in Water Sustainability Conference
“Deal Day,” held as part of the Innovation in Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2025), brought together leading innovators and investors in one of the region’s most significant platforms for advancing water technologies.
Registration open for second “Miyahthon” to advance innovation in water sustainability
The Saudi Water Authority is continuing to accept applications for participation in the second edition of the global hackathon “Miyahthon”, which brings together innovators and entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and beyond to develop sustainable solutions for the future of water.
Mexico announces US$2.6 billion investment to modernize agricultural irrigation
The Government of Mexico, through the National Water Commission (Conagua), has announced progress on the National Irrigation Technology Program, which aims to modernize more than 200,000 hectares of agricultural land.
New evidence of microplastics in South American rivers
It is well known that microplastics are collecting in the world’s oceans at an alarming rate, but research on the cancer-linked pollutant in rivers remains limited.
NWC and SWIC launch Wabel Incubator to support innovation in water sector
The National Water Company (NWC) and the Saudi Water Innovation Center (SWIC) announced the launch of the Wabel Incubator.
Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and World Bank sign MOU on water innovation and investment
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on efforts to accelerate innovation and investment to address global water scarcity, and strengthen water security in communities around the world.
Saudi Arabia’s NWC and SICWT agree to establish incubator to accelerate water sector initiatives
The National Water Company (NWC) and the Saudi Innovation Center for Water Technologies (SICWT) under the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) have signed a strategic agreement to establish an incubator to stimulate and generate ideas between the two parties.
Brazil and France commit €200 million to boost sustainable development, water and sanitation
Brazil and France have signed a €200 million loan with the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES).
ZwitterCo appoints Katariina Majamaa as Vice President of Product Management & Strategy
ZwitterCo, a leader in advanced membrane technologies, today announced the appointment of Katariina Majamaa as Vice President of Product Management & Strategy.
Vincent Caillaud appointed CEO of Puraffinity
Puraffinity, a company specializing in innovative technology to eliminate harmful "forever chemicals" such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water, has announced plans for expansion following the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new CEO.
Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention
Faced with increasing water stress and climate change impacts on the water resources it shares with its neighbours, Cote d’Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a UN treaty to improve joint water management across borders.
African Development Bank showcases commitment to facilitating access to water and sanitation
The African Development Bank Group will highlight the importance of preparation, financing and coordination for water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives across Africa at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
South West Water apologizes for parasite outbreak in town of Brixham
The British water utility South West Water (SWW) is set to compensate customers approximately £1.8 million ($2.3 million) after a parasite entered the local water supply, causing dozens of illnesses, reports Bloomberg.
Global student innovation challenge calls on next-generation leaders to tackle water security
High school and university students worldwide invited to expand water access and community resilience.
Arvind and Gap open world’s first apparel water sustainability hub
Arvind Ltd & Gap Inc., two industry leaders committed to sustainability and innovation, proudly announce an expansion of their ground-breaking partnership aimed at transforming water management practices within the apparel manufacturing sector.
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First dive survey of Lake Tahoe’s lakebed finds high amounts of plastic and other litter
Scientists teamed up with nonprofit clean up the lake to collect and analyze litter found on the bottom of Lake Tahoe.
Veolia’s Sievers Soleil completes industry’s first comprehensive offering of microbial testing
The Sievers Instruments product line is expanding to provide more capabilities for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, which are moving faster than ever.
Countries commit $890M to accelerate agricultural innovation
CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.