Who’s Involved
The Flush Forward Challenge is delivered by Challenge Works, in partnership with Bluechain Consulting and Cranfield University and is funded by the Gates Foundation.
At Challenge Works, we design and run challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society. We are part of Nesta, the research and innovation foundation. Our challenge prizes offer a series of incentives in return for solving a defined challenge, creating breakthrough innovations, helping innovators thrive, and unlocking systemic change. We are innovation experts, embedded in science, technology and entrepreneurship. We are problem-centred, drawing on insights from lived experience and sector experts to create positive change. We are thought leaders in using innovation to drive impact. We have run over 100 challenge prizes awarding over £370m on behalf of public, private and philanthropic funders around the world.
Bluechain Consulting is a UK-based consultancy specialising in development finance, resource mobilisation, and sustainable investment for the water, climate, and environment sectors. Partnering with governments, international development organisations, and private clients they provide bespoke advisory, analytical, and technical assistance to maximise social, economic and environmental impact.
Cranfield University partners with business to deliver research, postgraduate education and professional development in technology and management. Cranfield experts involved in the Flush Forward Challenge specialise in research focused on the development of low-cost, green-technology solutions designed to align with relevant international ISO standards. The team conducts research into circular sanitation systems, materials testing and component design, with a particular focus on non-sewered waste processing, off-grid treatment capabilities and sustainable resource recovery.
