Innovation in Water Challenge

Innovation in Water Challenge

What was the Innovation in Water Challenge?

Run by Ofwat in partnership with Challenge Works, Arup and Isle Utilities, the Innovation in Water Challenge was the first in a series of competitions funded through Ofwat’s Innovation Fund that aimed to create new collaborations in the water sector so it can meet the needs of society and the environment in England and Wales.

Why did we help run the Challenge?

The primary objective of the first IWC was to encourage new ways of working that go beyond business-as-usual innovation practices in the water sector, in particular, increasing and improving collaboration and building partnerships from within and outside the water sector.

What were we looking for?

We were looking for your ideas that address the big challenges facing the water sector – guided by Ofwat’s five strategic innovation themes, innovation principles and the objectives of the UK and Welsh governments. We aimed to fund a wide range of entries that showcased a diverse mix of innovative ways of working and solutions.

We were looking for all types of projects – be they technology, culture, business practices, commercial models or something else. Initiatives could be at any stage, as could the technologies, practices and models that could be used within them.

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The winners

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