GradientHarvest

Elevator Pitch: Meet GradientHarvest, a cutting-edge solution tapping into the power of nanotechnology to fuel our future while quenching the world’s thirst. Imagine a world where every drop of water contributes to clean energy. That’s the transformative reality we’re engineering—one nanochannel at a time.

Concept

Energy harvesting and water desalination using nanochannel technology

Objective

To create a sustainable and efficient energy harvesting system while providing clean water through desalination using the properties of nanochannels

Solution

Utilize the research findings to design nanochannels that can effectively harness energy from concentration gradients while purifying water, relying on the unique I-V response characteristics for optimized performance

Revenue Model

Sales of nanochannel-based devices to energy and water supply companies, licensing the technology to manufacturers, and ongoing maintenance contracts

Target Market

Energy companies, water supply authorities, disaster relief organizations, and developing regions with limited access to clean water and sustainable energy

Expansion Plan

Further R&D to enhance the technology, scaling manufacturing, expanding to global markets, and continuously improving the desalination/energy harvesting efficiency of the devices

Potential Challenges

R&D costs, manufacturing nanoscale devices, market adoption, aligning with existing infrastructure, and ensuring consistent device performance

Customer Problem

The need for renewable energy sources coupled with the global scarcity of clean drinking water

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with environmental regulations, responsible sourcing of materials, and ensuring equitable access to the resulting clean water and energy

Disruptiveness

Has the potential to disrupt energy and water industries by offering a novel, dual-purpose technology that promotes environmental sustainability