Green Team Consultants win water challenge

The Capricorn Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Network for Global Innovation (NGIN), and Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Namibia, has announced the winners of the Just Transition to the Future (JTF) Water-Energy Nexus Open Innovation Challenge.First prize went to Green Team Consultants, which won N$50 000 ahead of Centre for Water Innovation Namibia (N$30 000) and AB Farms Vertical Hydroponic Technology (N$10 000) in third place.The challenge aimed to address the critical challenges surrounding water and energy in drought-prone regions in Namibia.Marlize Horn, Capricorn Foundation’s executive officer, said: “The JTF Water-Energy Nexus Challenge, which was launched on 17 October 2024, invited innovators to develop technologies, processes and systems that addressed Namibia’s unique challenges. By participating, they contribute to the country’s sustainability, build capacity, gain exposure and potentially scale their ideas to other regions facing similar issues.”The challenge received a strong global response, with 162 registrations and 49 innovative entries submitted on the open innovation platform from countries such as Afghanistan, Austria, Botswana, Cambodia, Congo, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Moldova, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Turkey.- STAFF REPORTER

Green Team Consultants win water challenge

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-24

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