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AquaHacking Challenge

GREAT LAKES 2023-2024

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THE WATER ISSUES TACKLED IN THIS CHALLENGE

 np_boat_2336378_C9DCF3   MICROPLASTICS

 np_erosion_5325224_C9DCF3  NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLING

 

 noun-beaker-5638969-C4DDF5  ELIMINATING FOREVER CHEMICALS

 

np_sunny-pond_1213501_C9DCF3LEAD CONTAMINATION

MEET THE FINALISTS



 

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BALEENA

Designing microfiber-trapping filters for household washing machines, Baleena tackles microplastic pollution at its source.

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WAVE LUMINA

Wave Lumina developed a portable Raman device to swiftly detect ultra-low levels of PFAS and other contaminants in environmental samples, revolutionizing on-site environmental assessments in Traverse City, MI, USA. 

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Proto StLo

PROTO-STLO

Introducing a novel algal filtration technology, Proto-StLo reduces lead concentration in drinking water through powdered algal extract and pH regulation.

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Quantum+Water

QUANTUM WATER

Quantum Water uses insect-based carbon quantum dots to provide an innovative way to detect lead contamination in water at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada. 

AquaWatch Solutions

AI FOR WATER QUALITY

Developed Aquawatch, a platform using advanced technology to analyze satellite images for water quality, providing real-time alerts to help manage and improve water conditions. Florida International University & University of West Florida, FL, USA.

CWNT

CLEAN WATER NANOTECHNOLOGY - CWNT

Proposes a biosensor combined with machine learning to monitor water contaminants in real-time, initially for the beverage industry and later for public and private buildings, aiming to improve water safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability. Houghton, MI, USA.

Motmot

MOTMOT

Deploying Autonomous Underwater Robotics in municipal water supply pipes. Motmot targets and measures lead levels, ensuring safe drinking water. Michigan State University, MI, USA.

MycoNaut

MYCONAUT

Blending regenerative agriculture and fungi-based technology, MycoNaut pioneers cost-effective bioremediation solutions for PFAS-contaminated soils. Marquette, MI, USA.

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ELERGREEN

Employing electrochemical reactors, elerGreen recovers valuable metals and polymers from wastewater, including lead contaminants. Toronto, ON, Canada.

Maxinano

MAXIMANO

Leveraging electro-sorption technology, Maxinano captures charged plastic particles in water, reducing microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in our water. Concordia University, QC, Canada