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External Media

May 13, 2025

Critical Mineral Extraction: A Glorified Water Problem? | Mining Magazine

Gradiant’s VP of Investments, Swami Sekar, reframed lithium production as a “glorified water problem” at the Mining Critical Minerals Forum in Dubai. Gradiant’s alkaLi EC² technology stack is the world’s most efficient, battery-grade lithium and critical mineral production process–guaranteed to deliver at least 95% lithium recovery at customer sites, empowering industries to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than ever.

News & Insights

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

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.

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

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.