Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) 2026, Fourth Edition
An international competition from Saudi Arabia's national water authority for innovators, startups, NGOs, research institutes and utilities working on desalination, water reclamation, conservation, digital water management and wastewater solutions. Open worldwide with no entry fee, it rewards standout water innovations with cash prizes and support to pilot and scale them.
An international competition from Saudi Arabia's national water authority for innovators, startups, NGOs, research institutes and utilities working on desalination, water reclamation, conservation, digital water management and wastewater solutions. Open worldwide with no entry fee, it rewards standout water innovations with cash prizes and support to pilot and scale them.
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