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September 9, 2025

Reshaping the Semiconductor Water Recovery Landscape: the Future of MLD and ZLD | UltraFacility, GWI

In an interview with UltraFacility, Steven Lam, Head of Technology, shares how Gradiant is advancing semiconductor water recovery through MLD and ZLD. He highlights how Gradiant’s innovations enable fabs to reuse more water and meet sustainability goals, while balancing regulatory requirements and operational efficiency across the semiconductor industry.

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August 5, 2025

Semiconductor Industry Faces Water, Sustainability Challenges | Manufacturing Dive

In this article by Manufacturing Dive, featuring insights from Prakash, TSMC, and Arizona State University, we explore the future of semiconductors — where ultrapure water meets water recycling and zero liquid discharge. From scarcity to sustainability — Gradiant is making every drop count in semiconductors.

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July 14, 2025

Securing Critical Water Resources in the Digital Age | Water Magazine

Prakash Govindan met with Phil Alsop of Water Magazine discusses the water challenges and complexities in data centres and semiconductor fabs, highlighting projects in the US, Indo-Pacific, and Europe, and how Gradiant’s innovations, powered with AI, are enabling sustainable and efficient water management in the world’s most stressed regions.

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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.

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July 31, 2024

Chip Industry's Water Usage Equals Hong Kong's Water Needs: Intel and TSMC Fabs Strive for Sustainability | Business Insider

Semiconductor factories consume millions of gallons of water every day, with more advanced chips requiring an increased amount of water. Prakash Govindan, Gradiant’s COO, met with Business Insider to discuss water scarcity, regulations, and how chip fabs such as Intel and TSMC are developing methods to reduce their water usage footprint.

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May 15, 2024

Water Scarcity May Hinder Global Solar | North American Clean Energy

As solar energy rapidly becomes a primary component of the global energy framework, the demand for robust manufacturing capabilities is intensifying. Solar is projected to account for over half of the world's electricity generation by 2050. Amidst this surge, manufacturers face the urgent challenge of efficient water management to protect communities and the environment. Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant writes about the impetus of water conservation.

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April 26, 2024

A Look at Freshwater Usage in Solar Manufacturing | Solar Power World

Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant discusses the critical need for efficient freshwater management in the solar manufacturing industry, highlighting how water-intensive processes are coming under scrutiny as global freshwater resources dwindle. He shares the importance of adopting water conservation technologies within the industry to reduce environmental impact, manage costs, and ensure sustainable production practices amid growing demand.

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April 3, 2024

How Gradiant Became the First and Only Water Tech Unicorn | "(don't) Waste Water"

The journey to becoming the water sector's first unicorn is no small feat. Antoine Walter, host of the (don't) Waste Water podcast, sat down with Gradiant COO and Co-founder Prakash Govindan, to discuss the company's distinctive business model, building a strong company culture, the recent Water Company Of The Year nomination, how to rise to the top in the competitive world of water technology.