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March 13, 2025

As Chips Race Spews ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Startups Emerge to Destroy Them | Bloomberg

PFAS are in everything from semiconductors to raincoats. As regulations on the substances increase, new ways of cleaning them up are on the rise. “It’s crucial that regulators understand the public health benefits of technologies that completely destroy the chemicals over ones that can’t,” said Steven Lam, Head of Technology.

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March 10, 2025

Transforming Singapore’s Industries Drop by Drop | Channel News Asia

CNA, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Singapore, features Gradiant, which chose Singapore as its Asia-Pacific hub. Starting with a team of 25 in 2018, the company’s presence has since expanded to a workforce of 200, including one of Gradiant’s Global Innovation Centres, where advanced water treatment and recycling solutions are developed and tested for industries.

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February 9, 2025

Global Water Scarcity, Egoless Leadership, and the Bhagavad Gita | The Founder Spirit

Prakash met with Jennifer Wu of “The Founder Spirit” podcast. “I had the pleasure of discussing Gradiant’s mission and the importance of water. What made this conversation particularly special was the opportunity to also explore the personal and spiritual aspects of my journey, something I don’t often get to share in interviews.”

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January 29, 2025

MIT Spinout Gradiant Reduces Companies’ Water Use by Billions of Gallons Each Day | MIT News

Zach Winn from MIT News spoke with Gradiant co-founders Anurag Bajpayee and Prakash Govindan about their mission to reduce the world’s industrial water footprint. Gradiant, founded at MIT, delivers advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions to essential industries, helping reuse billions of gallons daily. Prakash shared insights on their innovative technologies, such as PFAS removal and critical mineral recovery, while Anurag emphasized their commitment to sustainability and giving nature water back through continuous innovation.

External Media

October 21, 2024

This Industrial Spinoff is Pulling Lithium from Brine to Meet Growing Battery Demand | Forbes

Forbes’ Amy Feldman met with Prakash Govindan to discuss the launch of alkaLi to accelerate the scaling of battery-grade lithium production. The world needs lithium to power its electrical future, but getting it is a costly and dirty business. Wastewater unicorn Gradiant thinks there might be a better way, and just launched a new company to prove it. Kieran Meadows from Forbes brings this to life in a video format.

External Media

October 15, 2024

Destination Southeast Asia – Investment Trends and Founder Interviews | EDBI Singapore

Govind Alagappan, President, meets with EDBI, a Singapore-based investor in high growth technology sectors. Govind explains the importance of Southeast Asia and our key learnings in the region. Note: Article is published on page 37

External Media

October 15, 2024

Gradiant’s Anurag Bajpayee featured on “First Move” with Julia Chatterley | CNN

“Industrial water recycling firm Gradiant goes for growth.” In the latest episode of First Move, CNN's Julia Chatterley discusses with Anurag Bajpayee how Gradiant's end-to-end solutions are helping the world’s essential industries. We share on the importance and scalability of alkaLi’s EC2 lithium production process. Check out this 8-minute video segment with Julia and Anurag.

External Media

August 27, 2024

Clean Start: Recycling and Reusing Wastewater | CNBC

CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Power Lunch' to dive into the critical topic of water management and the increasing efforts to find more efficient and economical ways to recycle and reuse it. As the water demand continues to rise, especially from heavy and global manufacturing industries, innovative solutions are becoming imperative. Companies like Gradiant are at the forefront of addressing these challenges through advanced technologies.