DESAL4ALL consortium advances to XPRIZE Water Scarcity semifinals with innovative seawater desalination tech.

The DESAL4ALL consortium, including DuPont, Acciona, Danfoss, and H2O Innovation, has reached the semifinals of the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition with a new seawater desalination system. Their solution integrates advanced DuPont FilmTec™ reverse osmosis membranes with energy-efficient pretreatment, pressure vessel design, and pumps to improve desalination efficiency and sustainability. This innovation aims to provide affordable, reliable clean water amid rising global demand. Semifinal testing will occur in 2026, with finalists announced in 2027 and winners in 2028.