The Water Project will assemble global innovators with solutions and needed resources Water Altru Water Project forms to advance progress in addressing the global water crisis by finding and helping to scale the most promising innovations and proven solutions in water scarcity, toxicity and management. New York - Altru Institute announced the formation of the Altru Water Project with the mission to advance technologies to address water scarcity and water toxicity and water management. Water is a highly fragmented industry that touches virtually every aspect of the human experience and without which there is no
Energy Stanford University research: a new kind of rechargeable battery that could hold far more energy than today’s standard lithium-ion cells. A new battery startup emerging from Stanford University research, Energia Power Systems, is drawing attention for what it calls a breakthrough in the science of energy storage. At the heart of Energia’s pitch is a new kind of rechargeable battery that could hold far more energy than today’s
PFAS Addressing PFAS. Forever chemicals are taking an irretrievable toll on health everywhere. What options exist? September 2025 — PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of the 21st century. Their extreme persistence in the environment and links to severe health risks have placed them at the center of
Consortium Connect to facilitate introductions and meet ups at the hectic Davos week during the World Economic Forum. Consortium Connect was created to foster the development of communities around specific challenges. The use of simple survey of that ask about the specific interests of those in town for the WEF provides a powerful tool to make matches and increase their odds of establishing new and valuable relationships. A
Davos Switzerland is venue for the World Economic Forum Davos Technology Platform Davos technology platform nears completion: impact investment opportunities in energy, climate and sustainability. Davos, Switzerland — September 2025 — The Davos Technology Platform in development since January 2024 is nearing completion as a global hub designed to connect breakthrough innovators with the capital, talent, and partnerships they need to scale. Engage experts worldwide to identify the most promising technologies and proven solutions ready for international
Investment Ready to Scale rankings showcase high-impact companies. New York, NY — September 2025 — The Ready to Scale (RTS) Rankings will be set in motion during NYC Climate Week with broad surveys to attendees to identify the most scalable companies in energy, climate, and sustainability. These selected companies, recognized by industry thought leaders are identified for their capacity for
Water What are MOFs and why they are important global water supply Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are one of the most promising materials ever discovered for solving critical global challenges—including water scarcity. Synthesized in the early 2000s by Prof. Omar Yaghi at UC Berkeley, MOFs are crystalline materials made from metal ions (like aluminum or zinc) bound to organic molecules known
Energy More Efficient Solar DESCRIPTION Lens technology increases the efficiency of solar panels. Polycarbonate sheet manipulates light to maximize the good light and addresses the current limitation of solar panels to capture at best 22% of the energy from the sun. PROBLEM Solar panels only capture at best 22% of the energy from the
