Twelve innovators from six countries will work with the Singapore Accelerator Program to solve the water and wastewater crisis in South and Southeast Asia
Asia is the continent with the most water stress in the world. Asia has more than half of the world’s inhabitants, but there is less fresh water available per capita than anywhere else. Population growth, especially in low-lying coastal cities, threatens already fragile supplies. At the same time, too much water will bring new risks. Since 2000, flood-related disasters have more than doubled globally, and more than 80% of the affected population lives in Asia.
As the COP26 summit unfolded this week, policymakers in the region acknowledged that their water challenges are inextricably linked to climate damage. More than just solutions are needed to help alleviate today's water-related climate impacts.
They also need to position their future water and wastewater solutions on a new path to decarbonization and resource recovery. Selected from more than 100 applicants from 23 countries, the 12 water technology startups in Imagine H2O Asia Cohort 3 brought us hope by boldly challenging the status quo of water management.
From environmentally friendly drinking water disinfection to energy-efficient wastewater treatment and reuse, to biodegradable polymers for water-saving irrigation, each company represents an innovative and sustainable method that can be reused more often And recycling, reduce waste, reduce pollution and promote access and fairness.
As a bridge for global solutions in the region, Imagine H2O Asia's mission is to promote local entrepreneurship in South and Southeast Asia. Group 3 is the most diverse group of Imagine H2O Asia so far, with 10/12 companies in five countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
By collaborating with Imagine H2O Asia and key backers Enterprise Singapore, SUEZ, Kurita, Xylem and PUB Singapore, Cohort 3 will receive tailor-made domestic support to pilot and deploy these solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes expansion plans with new utility and industrial partners, additional pilot funding and broader regional connectivity, including a demonstration day for Singapore International Water Week in 2022.
Thanks to all our applicants and congratulations to the twelve finalists.
WI.Plat (South Korea)
Network and NRW management (software, automation and analysis)
A cost-effective, cloud-based leak detection platform for water distribution networks with proprietary IoT-enabled acoustic sensors and artificial intelligence-driven decision-making dashboards.
WEGoT Utility Solutions (India)
Water saving and conservation (real estate and facility management)
Ultrasonic smart meters and online water management platforms are used to track consumption and identify leaks in buildings, saving 40,000 homes and 40 million square feet of commercial real estate to date, saving 3 billion liters of water.
Typhon Processing System (UK)
Drinking water (disinfection and AOP)
The first-in-class UV-LED reactor design can provide high-efficiency, low-maintenance and uninterrupted high-velocity mercury-free disinfection for municipal treatment facilities.
Water quality (real-time testing and monitoring)
A self-powered, weatherproof real-time water quality robot for physical and chemical water quality measurement, worry-free installation and maintenance, currently covering a network of 3,500 kilometers.
Drinking water (disinfection and AOP)
The long-lasting chemical-free disinfection system, compared with chlorine disinfection, produces fewer by-products and effectively produces an oxidant whose concentration is one-tenth of chlorine disinfection, thereby eliminating biofilm and preventing re-contamination.
Wastewater treatment and reuse (electrochemical treatment and AOP)
A distributed electrical treatment system that is easy to install, modularize and support the Internet of Things, suitable for domestic sewage and industrial wastewater, and the recycling rate of non-drinking water is as high as 99%. Compared with competing systems, the area is reduced by 40%.
Water quality (real-time testing and monitoring)
A high-frequency, continuous water quality testing and analysis platform, which integrates advanced monitoring hardware and online dashboards, has recently been designed and piloted in cooperation with utility companies.
Wastewater treatment and reuse (electrochemical treatment)
Electrochemical and electrocoagulation wastewater treatment does not contain chemical substances, and combined with intelligent automation, can actively reduce passivation and corrosion, and reduce energy consumption by 70%.
G2O Water Technologies (UK)
Water and wastewater treatment (filtration and separation technology)
Graphene oxide coatings for polymer and ceramic membranes can reduce the impact of fouling, radically reduce chemical consumption, extend membrane life, and have proven to save 60% of overall plant energy costs.
The biodegradable polymer using fruit waste has a water absorption capacity of up to 150 times its weight, and can be slowly released to maintain soil moisture, and at the same time doubles as a natural fertilizer.
Wastewater treatment and reuse (software, automation and analysis)
Operational intelligence and workflow management platform for operators of sewage and wastewater treatment plants, enabling field teams to monitor performance and maintenance, and reduce costs and potential downtime.
Cleanedge Water (Singapore)
Wastewater treatment and reuse (water recovery)
Energy-saving, high-water recovery and evaporation technology, using a single-step mechanical vapor compression system to treat high-salinity and high-organic wastewater, occupying a relatively small area than alternative thermal systems.
Please contact us at singapore@imagineh2o.org to learn more about Cohort 3 or explore opportunities for your organization to participate in Imagine H2O Asia.
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