UNLV Startup WAVR Technologies Secures $305,000 NSF Grant for Atmospheric Water Harvesting Technology
WAVR Technologies, a startup originating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has received a $305,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding supports the advancement of their atmospheric water harvesting technology, which aims to extract potable water from the air, even in arid environments. The company has been actively developing its technology, establishing a commercial development lab, filing additional patents, and expanding its staff. WAVR Technologies has also begun shipping trial systems to customers, demonstrating its capability to produce pure water daily. A significant innovation involves repurposing waste heat, often generated by industrial sites and data centers, to power their water harvesting process. This approach allows data centers to potentially achieve net-zero municipal water usage, enhancing their operational resilience and environmental sustainability.
