Winnovators
How does it work?
Teams of six to ten people tackle a challenge from a country where we work, competing with teams from around the world to find innovative solutions to the problem.
Teams need to:
Teams:
- compete to solve a real-world problem while learning new skills,
- think outside the box inventing life changing ideas,
- enhance leadership qualities and transform futures through improving people's access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene.
What’s in it for you?
For businesses, Winnovators is a unique corporate and social responsibility programme, enchancing business profile while contributing ideas and funds to tackle the global water, sanitation, and hygiene crisis. In 2019, 93% of participants said that their company's support for Winnovators demonstrated their business values and integrity.
For managers, Winnovators is an innovative form of staff skills development, making it a great way for you to enhance your employee offer.
For team members, it’s a fun learning experience that helps develop creative and critical thinking and deepen your relationships with your team – all while raising your profile in your company.
96%
of participants developed skills that can be applied in the workplace.
94%
would recommend the programme to others.
93%
enhanced their team working skills.
See what it's all about
Watch the 2018 winners' journey:
Past Winnovators
2018 winners
Watch Team Praan, from Sydney Water, trial the 'Poo Switcheroo' mechanism they made for the India challenge:
2017 winners
Watch Team Albagua, from Scottish Water and Fujitsu, test the hygiene app they made as part of the Nicaragua challenge: