Inc. Magazine’s “17 Startups Rebuilding America in 2026” highlights founder-led companies strengthening U.S. infrastructure, manufacturing, supply chains, and industrial resilience.

Gradiant is featured in the infrastructure category for its role in advancing industrial water treatment and recycling. The article highlights Gradiant’s work with water-intensive industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, batteries, and data centers.

Inc. notes that Gradiant treats and recycles up to 99% of industrial wastewater, returning it to production processes while reducing dependence on local water supplies and helping eliminate discharge risks. The profile also recognizes Gradiant’s scale and momentum, including more than $600 million in funding, over $500 million in revenue, 100% year-over-year growth for six years, more than 1,500 employees globally, and 300+ patents across 10 commercial technologies.

The article positions Gradiant as a critical infrastructure company helping power America’s next era of industrial growth.