DESIGN: Develop a Detailed Plan and Model
Stage II: DESIGN
120 DAYS: November 14, 2019 to March 13, 2020Competitors in the DESIGN Stage developed a technical plan and supporting analysis of their wave-powered desalination system. Submissions focused on two major components: (1) A detailed design of their wave-powered desalination system, including modeling to support their claims of performance if a prototype of the system is built; and (2) a plan to build a prototype of their system, including how major risks would be addressed. Teams that demonstrated they have the technical capability and sufficient plans to build a functional or proof-of-concept prototype were awarded a cash prize. The 17 winners equally shared a total funding amount of $800,000. Any eligible entity could have competed in the DESIGN Stage regardless of whether they were a competitor in the CONCEPT Stage.
Congratulations to our DESIGN Stage Winners!
17 winners were selected based on their strong submissions to the second stage of the prize. These teams were awarded a $47k cash prize and may continue building on their innovation in the ADAPT Stage.
| entry title (listed alphabetically) | team | |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaceano | Sam Beyene, Ciramax | |
| B&V SurfBuoy | BV SurfBuoy Team | |
| Ballast, Buoys, and Borrowing from Archimedes | Project 816 | |
| Canvasback Desalination System | Canvasback Desalination System Team | |
| DUO-Powered Waves to Water | Sea Potential | |
| MetaMorph H2O - Desalination WEC | Mirko Previsic's Team (Re Vision Consulting) | |
| MZSP Freshwater Production System | MarkZero Prototypes LLC | |
| Nalu e Wai - A Hawaii, India, Sweden Collaboration | Team Nalu e Wai | |
| OCEAN WATERS | OCEAN WATERS Team | |
| Oneka Compact Wave-Powered Watermaker | Oneka | |
| The ROOWaC Desalinator | Wells Engineering Team | |
| Wave2O™ 1.5m3/d HDPE SurgeWEC™ | RME USA's Team | |
| SD Cal Desal | SD Cal Desal Team | |
| Surge Seeker | Surge Seeker Team & Water Duck Team | |
| WATER BROS Desalination | Water Bros Team | |
| Water Duck | Water Duck Team & Surge Seeker Team | |
| Wave Drinker: Fresh Water from and Powered by Ocean | Wave Drinker Team | |
Even more DESIGN Stage Innovation
While these solutions weren’t chosen during the DESIGN Stage, we applaud the vision that so many teams put forth during this stage of the prize. The ADAPT Stage is not limited to winners in the DESIGN Stage, so we hope to see them continue to compete. Learn more about these teams and their ideas below.
Solutions that help shape the future
Are you a thinker, entrepreneur, facility or potential partner? Anyone with an innovative idea can help promote transformation by participating in the American-Made Challenges.
View the DESIGN submissions on HeroX
Are you a thinker, entrepreneur, facility or potential partner? Anyone with an innovative idea can help promote transformation by participating in the American-Made Challenges.
View the DESIGN submissions on HeroX
