The World Water Challenge 2025, hosted by the Korea Water Forum and sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Environment, is seeking innovative water solutions from individuals worldwide. There is no application fee. Successful applicants will be invited to Daegu, Korea, for Korea International Water Week (KIWW) in November 2025 (November 13-14). Up to 10 selected solutions will receive return airfare, accommodation, and monetary awards. The challenge aims to discover effective solutions to water-related issues. Further details regarding requirements, financial benefits, and the application procedure are available.

Details About World Water Challenge 2025 in South Korea

• Host Country: South Korea
• Location: Daegu
• Dates: 13-14 November 2025
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 25th July 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Return Airfare Tickets to/from Korea
• Accommodation

Cash Prizes

• The Best Solution will receive: 7050 USD
• The Outstanding Solution will receive: 2100 USD

What is the World Water Challenge?

The World Water Challenge 2025 is an important event where people from all over the world can share new ideas and technologies, as well as new government plans, to fix water problems. It’s also a great opportunity for water experts, organizations, and people who have solutions to connect and work together.

Objectives of the Program

The World Water Challenge 2025 is looking for new ideas (developed in the last 10 years) that solve water problems and help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Priority will be given to one of the following areas.

• Smart Technology: This is about using the newest, most advanced tech to make water systems stronger and work better. It’s the future of water solutions.
• Appropriate Technology: These are practical, affordable solutions that work well for communities that don’t have a lot of money or advanced systems.
• Environment Preservation Technology: This focuses on methods, rules, and technologies that help protect nature, keep rivers and lakes clean, and support healthy life in water.

Eligibility Criteria

• Anyone from any country can apply.
• Open to anyone interested in solving water-related problems.
• Your ideas must have been created within the last 10 years.
• No IELTS or TOEFL required.

How to Apply for the World Water Challenge 2025?

Applicants must sign up and then fill out the online application. The Link to the official website is below.