EnterpriseWorks/VITA (EWV)( is an international non-profit organization. The global innovation marketplace, to solve an issue affecting affordable access to clean water in developing countries. Domestic rain water harvesting is a proven technology that can be a valuable option for accessing and storing water year round. A solution to this problem would not only provide convenient and affordable access to scarce water resources, but would also allow families, particularly the women and children that are usually tasked with water collection, to spend less time walking distances to collect water and more time on activities that can bring in income and improve the quality of life.
Highlights:
1. The Challenge is looking for a product that can be developed and installed for less than $20 without subsidy and has a storage capacity of 500 liters.
2. Designs that are easily taken and serve multiple functions are preferred.
3. Initially the solution will be implemented on a pilot scale in a developing country where there is a significant need for clean water and where the market, environmental, and policy conditions are favorable for large-scale deployment of rain water harvesting by households.
4. The Challenge offers a $15,000 award to the Solver that provides the best solution.
5. Interested Solvers can also access the Challenge on InnoCentive by visiting the Clean Tech and Renewable Energy(http://gw.innocentive.com/ar/challengePavilion/index?pavilionName=Clean+Tech) and Global Health(http://gw.innocentive.com/ar/challengePavilion/index?pavilionName=Global+Health) pavilions.
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