Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge

Research & impact · Applications open · Deadline: 2026-11-20 · Organiser: Xylem

Xylem's global student competition on water security. Teams develop a solution that improves reliable, equitable and resilient access to water; there are separate high school and university tracks with a USD 20,000 prize pool.

Who can take part?

High school and university students aged 13–25, in teams of up to 5. Contact the organiser for details.

How to prepare

Define a local water problem with data and show who your solution helps and how. Prepare a short presentation video and a feasibility plan.

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Last checked: 2026-11-03