Water sector innovation boosted by £4m open competition –
Water sector innovation to improve water quality, supply and resilience is sought with the launch of a new £4m competition. The Water Discovery Challenge is an open-access competition that seeks innovators with bold and ingenious ideas that can solve the biggest challenges facing the water sector today and in the future. The competition is the latest from Ofwat’s £200 million Innovation Fund which seeks to generate new ideas to tackle issues including managing leaks, preventing pollution, improving water efficiency, reducing emissions, boosting flood and drought resilience, prioritising sustainable practices, and supporting vulnerable customers. Ofwat...