The CWEEL Innovation Challenge is Now Open

On September 16, 2026, CWEEL launched a new initiative: the CWEEL Innovation Challenge, Reimagining WASH for Resilient Futures. This challenge calls on innovators from every discipline to answer a critical question:

"How might we design sanitation and hygiene systems that remain safe, accessible, and functional during crises while being energy-resilient, mobile, and adaptable to changing needs?"

Who can participate:

• Engineers & technical designers
• Planners & systems resilience experts
• Public health & behavioral science professionals
• Human-centered designers & communicators
• Students, NGOs, startups, and industry experts

Submission tracks:

• Engineering & Technical Design
• Planning, Strategy & Systems Resilience
• Community Engagement, Human-Centered Design & Behavior

Powered by Stanley Consultants' Stanley Solve platform, this challenge aims to surface scalable solutions that protect health and dignity in crisis-affected communities worldwide.

Submissions opened on September 16. Get ready to be part of the solution.