The Water Challenge

About this category

Only around 3% of water is fit for human consumption, but everyone deserves fair and free flowing water. This year, teams can address this deep area of need: helping communities worldwide secure safe and sustainable water sources. Student solutions should include innovations to improve water equity, efficiency, and purity.

Past student innovations in this category

  • Decentralized Water Treatment
  • Industrial Water Recycling
  • Smart Irrigation
  • Water Purification Technologies.

You’re invited! Masterclass Series: Water Needs Your Voice

This 6-week virtual series begins September 6, 2025

Cost: $25 USD

Join world-famous experts and awesome entrepreneurs during this 6-week online Masterclass series! This is where big ideas and bold creativity come to life. Sure, it’s about water – but trust us, there’s nothing dry about it!

  • Learn from leading experts in the water sector
  • Access to a recording of each class in the series
  • Certificate of completion
  • Special opportunities and surprises!
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