Distributed pumped micro-hydro for transforming energy and water access

Country: Uganda

Stage: Round 6

Water Powered Technologies Ltd’s (WPT) zero-energy pumps harness excess surface water to generate hydro power for communities in remote areas. Operating continuously, WPT’s patented pumps are deployed in 22+ countries. This project aims to involve women in product assembly by providing formal support and adapting systems for use in drought-prone regions. Up to 30 Papa pumps will be donated and installed in Uganda and Malawi, promoting water movement for power generation and agriculture. The initiative seeks to explore inclusive social groups for assembling and supplying systems, fostering technical and business model innovations to create jobs in marginalized communities.