Stockholm Junior Water Prize - SWF - Stockholm Water Foundation

An international competition for students aged 15-20 who develop innovative research projects addressing major water challenges. This prestigious competition attracts tens of thousands of participants from around 40 countries worldwide.

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize ceremony has been held annually since 1997 and has become a highlight of World Water Week. Finalists are selected from national competitions held around the world, with their projects carefully evaluated by a distinguished jury of international water experts. The award is presented by the Prize’s patron, H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.

Over the years, many projects submitted to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize have led to impactful innovations such as improving lives not only for the participants but also for their communities. Numerous past winners have gone on to build successful careers in the water sector, often crediting the competition for igniting their passion for science and shaping their professional journeys.

PFASolve: An integrated framework for the detection and filtration of perfluoroalkyl substances from surface water in the Thames Basin

Reuse of Inked Water with Homemade Filtration to Produce Veggie Gardens

Aquatic Rover: An autonomous vehicle for water quality: A low-cost portable tool

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