October 23, 2019

How-To Innovator Guide Unveiled at SOCAP This Month

It is challenging to start a business in mature markets. Now imagine trying to run a business in a rural community in a developing country with poor roads and customers that cannot pay you. Any…

October 1, 2019

WE4F Releases Request for Information on Potential Regional Innovation Hub Providers

On October 1, Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge for Development issued a formal request for information (market research purposes only) to explore the capabilities of firms or organizations to establish, support, and/or operate…

July 27, 2019

Recipe for Success: Firing Ugandan Kitchens With Natural Waste

SWFF innovator Green Heat provides Ugandan families with clean gas heat from biodegradable waste, offering a healthy, environmentally friendly replacement for wood-burning stoves. Their digester efficiently converts waste into fuel and fertilizer while recycling water back into the system.

July 24, 2019

Vietnam’s Homegrown System for Saving Water

SWFF innovator MimosaTEK creates an internet-connected system for precision irrigation, helping farmers save both crops and water. So far, they have installed about 100 systems in Vietnam.

July 21, 2019

The Plant-Powered Tank Turning Ugandans into Fish Farmers

Water Governance Institute’s Aquaponics system is helping households generate food and income — and bringing nutritious fish to a region that needs it.