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April 9, 2025

Why We Brought Water to SXSW: A Global Conversation on Climate and Sustainability

The world converged at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas — a global stage where technology, culture, innovation, and ideas collide. Amidst the music and media, this year’s Climate Change and Sustainability sessions offered something deeper: a platform to reimagine our planet’s future. And at the heart of that future is water. Prakash shares his thoughts on how we can, together, Elevate Water.

Press Release

April 4, 2025

Gradiant Wins Gold at Edison Awards 2025 for ForeverGone PFAS Removal and Destruction

Gradiant’s ForeverGone solution was honored at the 2025 Edison Awards with the Gold award. This prestigious recognition highlights Gradiant’s leadership in sustainability and technological innovation, reinforcing its commitment to addressing PFAS contamination, one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. ForeverGone is the industry’s first all-in-one solution to permanently eliminate PFAS “forever chemicals” in municipal and industrial water.

Press Release

March 19, 2025

Gradiant Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Gradiant has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, joining the ranks of past honorees including Nvidia, OpenAI, Waymo, and Duolingo. This recognition highlights Gradiant’s role in transforming industrial water and helping the world’s leading brands reduce, reclaim, and renew the water they use. With innovations like ForeverGone for PFAS destruction and alkaLi EC2 for critical mineral recovery, Gradiant continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in industrial water.

External Media

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.

Press Release

March 11, 2025

Gradiant Wins Second Semiconductor Water Treatment Project in Dresden as H+E Fully Integrates under One Brand

Gradiant announced a major ultrapure water (UPW) contract for a semiconductor manufacturer in Dresden, Germany, and its second project in the city. In parallel, Gradiant completes the full integration with H+E, combining its century-long legacy with Gradiant’s technology portfolio to strengthen Gradiant’s global footprint in semiconductor water treatment, PFAS removal, lithium recovery, and green hydrogen production.

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.”