10 Aquapreneurs selected from over 270 candidates

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HCL Group and Uplink announce winners to tackle water pollution challenge as part of Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative
BusinessWire 2025-01-23
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Winners showcased innovations ranging from PFAS destruction to home purification to nature-based water treatment

Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative: 15 million Swiss francs commitment to global water challenges
HCL Group , a leading global conglomerate, and UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s early- portugal rcs data stage innovation initiative, have announced the winners of “ Taking on the Water Pollution Challenge ”, the third in a series of five challenges under the five-year CHF 15 million Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative launched by HCL Group. The announcement is a significant step in the ongoing mission to address global water challenges through disruptive innovation and entrepreneurship.

After evaluating over 270 applications from nearly 60 nations, 9 aquapreneurs from 10 countries were selected for their innovative solutions in the freshwater sector. This year’s winners, named “UpLink Top Innovators and Aquapreneurs,” reflect a diverse set of skills that demonstrate the transformative potential of innovation in addressing water pollution worldwide. The winners will share a financial prize from a pool of CHF 1.75 million, enabling them to scale their initiatives and expand their impact. In addition to funding, the winners will also have access to exclusive resources, mentorship, and global networks provided by HCL Group and UpLink.