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External Media

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.

External Media

February 12, 2025

Water Risks Are Growing. Firms Must Act Now to Secure Supplies | Forbes

Water is the hidden ingredient in many products and production processes, but it is taking an increasingly central role as concerns over supply grow and the pressure on water utilities intensifies. Mike Scott of Forbes met with Prakash to discuss how Gradiant helps its industrial customers solve their water challenges. “Water is not part of the puzzle, it IS the puzzle.”

External Media

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.”

External Media

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.

Press Release

January 23, 2025

Gradiant and GF Piping Systems Partner to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Industrial Water

The strategic partnership strengthens Gradiant’s ability to deliver high-performance water treatment solutions for mission-critical industries worldwide, while reinforcing its leadership in the global water industry. Under the terms of the non-exclusive agreement, GF Piping Systems will provide Gradiant with defined products and services, ensuring seamless project execution at key facilities worldwide.

External Media

January 10, 2025

Industry’s First Integrated Water-treatment System Tailored for Green Hydrogen | Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering’s Mary Page Bailey discusses how green hydrogen production via water electrolysis holds immense potential for renewable energy, yet water management challenges remain overlooked. Not enough attention is being paid to a primary input to electrolyzer cells—water. In this interview, Prakash Govindan describes Gradiant’s integrated approach to water treatment, and how ProtiumSource is accelerating the expansion of green hydrogen production via water electrolysis—transforming the way water purification technologies are deployed.

External Media

January 6, 2025

Gradiant: Give Nature Water Back | Builders VC

In this short feature by Builders VC, Anurag highlights how Gradiant is tackling one of today’s most pressing challenges: water scarcity. Through innovative technologies, Gradiant empowers industries to reduce water consumption, recover valuable resources, and responsibly treat wastewater for safe return to the environment. Sustainability is at the core of Gradiant's mission, enabling industries to operate efficiently while protecting our planet’s most precious resource. Watch the full video (1:17).

News & Insights

December 20, 2024

Gradiant 2024: A Year in Review

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year defined by growth, innovation, and global impact — a testament to our commitment to ensure water for generations to come. Guided by our core values, we advanced water solutions worldwide, collaborated with industry leaders, and earned recognition for driving meaningful change.