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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.

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.

Press Release

November 12, 2024

Gradiant’s alkaLi Sets New Standards in Direct Lithium Extraction

Gradiant’s spin-out, alkaLi, is leading the direct lithium extraction (DLE) and production market with its EC² technology, demonstrating a groundbreaking 97% lithium recovery rate from Salar brines in North America. Gradiant guarantees that the new technology will deliver at least 95% lithium recovery at customer sites, empowering industries to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than ever. The world’s most efficient lithium solution - alkaLi’s EC² technology is the and only all-in-one solution engineered to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert battery-grade lithium to meet the accelerating demand from EVs, energy storage, and electronics.

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.