Water. Secured.
Climate-resilient infrastructure removing arsenic, fluoride, and other impurities at scale. Proven technology. Trusted partners. Measurable impact.
Safe Water for Everyone
Drinkwell exists to solve the global water crisis through innovative technology and sustainable business models. We believe access to clean, safe drinking water is a fundamental human right—and we're building the infrastructure to make it a reality for millions of people across South Asia.
From Research to Impact
Drinkwell was founded on a simple observation: millions of people in South Asia were drinking water contaminated with arsenic and fluoride, yet existing solutions were either too expensive or too complex for rural communities.
Our team is commercializing HIX-Nano™ technology—a breakthrough in ion exchange that makes water treatment affordable, regenerable, and sustainable that was first developed at the Arup K. SenGupta Research Labs at Lehigh University. Since then, we've deployed over 700 treatment plants serving more than 3 million people daily.
Today, we're recognized by the World Economic Forum, Asian Development Bank, and leading global corporations as a pioneer in climate-resilient water infrastructure.
Our WATER Values
The principles that guide everything we do—from technology development to community partnerships.
World Class
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in technology, execution, and impact measurement.
Agility
We adapt quickly to challenges, tailoring solutions for diverse communities and conditions.
Trust
We build lasting relationships with communities, partners, and institutions through transparency and reliability.
Empathy
We listen deeply to the people we serve, designing solutions that meet their real needs.
Resilience
We build infrastructure that endures—climate-resilient systems for communities facing uncertainty.
Awards & Honors
A decade of recognition from leading institutions validating our technology, impact, and approach to solving the global water crisis.
Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Assocham National Water Award
US Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence
Millennium Alliance Award
ImagineH2O Urban Drinking Water Challenge Award
Ashoka Fellowship
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Social Entrepreneur
GLG Social Impact Fellowship
Bluhm-Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship
VentureWell Sustainable Practice Impact Award
Forbes 30 Under 30 US Social Entrepreneur
Action for India Silicon Valley Challenge Award
ImagineH2O Early Stage Water Track Runner Up
Echoing Green Fellowship
Global Social Venture Competition Winner
Sankalp Best Water & Sanitation Social Enterprise
Cleantech Open National Sustainability Prize
SOCAP Social Entrepreneur Award
SXSE Eco Best For-Profit Social Impact Company
US-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund Award
Board of Directors
Drinkwell's Board provides governance oversight and strategic direction across technology development, public-sector partnerships, and long-term operational performance.
Minhaj Chowdhury
Co-Founder & CEO
12 years experience executing community water systems. BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Fulbright Fellow, Ashoka Fellow, Echoing Green Fellow.
Dr. Mike German
Co-Founder & Director
Commercialized HIX-Nano resins as part of Fulbright Fellowship and PhD research at Lehigh University. BS Chemical Engineering from UMBC; Masters & PhD Environmental Engineering from Lehigh.
Sanjay Verma
Director
Founding Director of ITC InfoTech; previously DVP, PTC; Board Chair of Virtalis. BS Chemical Engineering from UMBC; Masters & PhD Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University.
Samir Shah
Director
Founding Partner of Peak Sustainability Ventures—leading cleantech investor. Previously at Goldman Sachs. BCom & LLB from University of Mumbai; MBA from Wharton.
Valerie Mazon
Director
General Manager of Danone Communities; serves on boards of various water & nutrition startups globally. DESS in Marketing from Sciences Po; Executive Programs at HEC Paris and ESSEC.
Our Advisors
Prabhat Pani
Advisor
Former Head of Technology & Partnerships at Tata Trusts; former CEO of Ginger Hotels; Executive Director at SP Jain Institute of Management. BE Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani; PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad.
Joel Kolker
Advisor
Former Global Lead for Water and Finance at the World Bank Water Practice. 35+ years experience in infrastructure finance. Led projects in 30+ countries across Africa and Asia. Master's degrees from University of Pennsylvania.
Join Our Mission
Whether you're looking to partner, invest, or join our team, we'd love to hear from you.