Israel is one of the world's most advanced water technology nations, having built a world-class water technology ecosystem.
Of wastewater recycled, highest rate in the world
Water saved in 2024 through smart metering
Tech Companies with expertise in water management, purification, desalination, smart metering, NRW, reuse, etc.
Among world's lowest desalination costs
Non revenue water in
the municipal water
supply systems
Of the population has access to safely managed drinking water services
The technology has proven to work in Israel.
Now, we are committed to
bringing these innovations to the places that need them the most.
Where We work
WAC is currently active in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, while open to expansion across Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa. We're aiming to work in the places that need access to clean and safe drinking water the most.
We work with water utilities and WASH organizations to identify their most pressing challenges and connect them with relevant Israeli technologies.
***Explore the interactive map by hovering over the green countries to view drinking water access statistics.
How Does the Process of WAC Look?
Our goal is to bring Israeli technologies to leading WASH projects and implementers, with the intention of improving service delivery, access, reach, and positive impact. Through the process, we support partnerships far beyond the initial introduction.
From needs identification, expectations settings, and partner matching, to providing funding up to $50,000 USD for pilot implementation, and $15,000 for feasibility studies.
Nura works closely with all parties to help navigate the complexities of collaboration and create a clear pathway from initial engagement to successful collaboration.
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Identify Water Challenges
Understanding needs on the ground
We spend time in the field across Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Kenya and Tanzania. Meeting utilities. Sitting with NGOs. Talking to communities about their challenges and priorities.
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Match
Finding the right fit
Once needs are identified, we scan the Israeli water-tech ecosystem for solutions. We work with companies that have proven technologies and the commitment to engage with African partners, preparing them for the local context.
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Preparation
Building the foundation for partnership
We prepare Israeli companies for partnership discussions by aligning expectations, understanding local needs, and ensuring readiness before making introductions.
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Execute
Turning Opportunity into action
We guide each partnership from match to implementation by setting expectations, aligning technical requirements, providing technological adaptation workshops, and supporting fundraising. Along the way, we provide facilitation, potential field visits, hands-on development, and the opportunity to receive grants of $15,000 for feasibility studies and $50,000 for pilots.
Water Access Catalyst Partners
Delivering Mutual Impact
WAC brings together African organizations with local water challenges and Israeli companies with innovative technologies. Each side contributes expertise and resources, while WAC facilitates the collaboration.
Value Proposition
For Israeli Companies
You've built a technology that works.
Now you're looking to bring it to markets where it can create both commercial value & development impact. Entering Southern and Eastern Africa requires the right partners, local market understanding, and a structured pathway to implementation.
WAC Offers You:
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Access to Israeli companies that went through preparation for Southern and Eastern African markets.
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A structured process that helps efficiently assess and advance promising opportunities.
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Access to grant funding that makes it financially viable to test something new.
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A team you can call when things get complicated, with ongoing support in making the relationship work.
Value Proposition
For local African Wash Partners
You live the challenges on the ground.
You've been working on them for years, often without the tools you need. You've heard pitches from companies that didn't understand the context, couldn't price for your reality, or disappeared after the first meeting.
What the Water Access Catalyst Offers You:
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Access to trusted implementation partners with the local presence, trust, and operational capacity to make a pilot succeed.
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Field visits and partner engagement to understand local context and build relationships.
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Market readiness support, including opportunity assessment, technology adaptation, and go-to-market planning.
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Grant funding for feasibility studies and pilots.Fundraising mentorship for follow-on funding and commercial scale.
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Hands-on partnership support from a team that maintains momentum throughout.
