HCL, UpLink invite global applications for ‘aquapreneur’ innovation initiative

Global tech firm HCL Technologies and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, on Wednesday announced the Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge and have invited applications globally.

This is the first out of five challenges of the HCL and UpLink’s Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, a programme to source innovative solutions to conserve and restore freshwater ecosystems from ‘aquapreneurs’, HCL said in a statement.

The last date to apply is November 8, 2022. HCL has committed USD 15 million over five years to support the water focused entrepreneurs, it said.

Selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to work closely with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners to further develop their innovative solution, to scale and drive further impact.