Global Student Innovation Challenge Calls on Next-Generation Leaders to Tackle Water Security
March 05 2024 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
High School and University Students Worldwide
Invited to Expand Water Access and Community Resilience
Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is inviting
high school and university students worldwide to develop solutions
to the world’s biggest water challenges by joining the 2024 Global
Student Innovation Challenge.
Innovators aged between 13-25 can submit ideas to tackle three
global problems: reducing plastic ocean waste, lowering greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions, and minimizing water waste – all of which
supports more secure and resilient water systems for
communities.
During the 8-week challenge, which begins on March 15, students
will be mentored by leading water industry experts and learn about
key water challenges and concepts. The top teams will share a
$20,000 prize pool and can join the Xylem Ignite Innovation
Incubator to further develop their solutions. The deadline for
submissions is May 8, 2024.
“We’re at an inflection point for water - with intensifying
challenges, but also enormous opportunity to solve these issues
through innovation," said Austin Alexander, Vice President of
Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem. “Innovative and
ambitious ideas are vital to tackling these challenges. Our Global
Student Innovation Challenge harnesses the vision and ingenuity of
the next generation of water leaders to advance water security
globally.”
In 2023, more than 1,000 students from 78 countries participated
in the Global Student Innovation Challenge. Team WASTE2H from
Portugal won the grand prize in the high school category for their
approach to reducing the water intensity of green hydrogen
production. The winners in the university category, The Ocean
Rescuers Team from India, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, were recognized
for their system to identify, map, and propose solutions for
waterways impacted by plastic pollution.
To learn more, visit innovationchallenge.xylem.com.
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company
committed to solving the world’s critical water challenges with
innovation and expertise. Our 23,000 diverse employees delivered
combined pro forma revenue of $8.1 billion in 2023. We are creating
a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize
water and resource management and helping communities in more than
150 countries become water-secure. Join us at www.xylem.com and
Let’s Solve Water.
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