AKYAS provides rapidly deployable, on-site sanitation solutions for humanitarian and development settings lacking sewer infrastructure. Their systems offer affordable and accessible wastewater management, contributing to global Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and sanitation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In humanitarian and development settings lacking sewer infrastructure, traditional wastewater management is complex and expensive due to mixed waste streams and non-standardized sanitation systems. This leads to challenges in affordability, accessibility, and scalability of sanitation solutions.
Solution
AKYAS Sanitation provides rapidly deployable, on-site wastewater management solutions designed for simplicity and versatility. Their approach focuses on waste stream separation at the source, diverting liquids from solids to simplify subsequent management. AKYAS offers universal plug-in innovations, such as the Effluent Diversion Unit (EDU) and the Nano-bubble Effluent Treatment (NET) Box, that can be integrated into existing sanitation systems to enhance treatment without requiring complete replacements. These modular and scalable systems are designed to remain functional during climate shocks, combining accessible technology, adaptive planning, and inclusive delivery for both urban and rural infrastructure.
Target Audience
AKYAS serves humanitarian organizations, development agencies, and communities in areas lacking adequate sewer infrastructure, with a focus on base of the pyramid populations.
Features
- Effluent Diversion Unit (EDU) separates liquids from solids to simplify subsequent management.
- Nano-bubble Effluent Treatment (NET) Box produces nano-bubbles to kill pathogens and break down masses.
- Modular and scalable wastewater systems integrate into existing infrastructure.
- Solutions are adaptable for various contexts through diagnosis, co-creation, testing, and monitoring.
- Designed to remain functional during climate shocks.