The inaugural Global Hackathon for Sustainable Water Desalination concluded with an awards ceremony during the World Congress 2024 closing luncheon in Abu Dhabi. Organized by ACWA Power in collaboration with IDRA and hosted by the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) at Khalifa University, the event showcased groundbreaking innovations addressing the global water crisis.聽
The hackathon culminated in a full-day ideation session, where participants collaborated to develop new ideas and innovative solutions to advance sustainability in desalination and water reuse. This immersive session fostered creativity, cross-disciplinary thinking, and practical strategies to tackle the challenges of water scarcity on a global scale.聽
The Hackathon culminated in the recognition of three standout ideas that demonstrated ingenuity, feasibility, and potential for real-world application.聽
1st Place: PureDrop 鈥� Portable Photothermal Membrane Desalination System聽
This team introduced a portable system using advanced photothermal membrane technology for efficient water desalination.聽
Team Members聽
