Tatiana: Right now, UV4Good is at a pivotal moment. We began as a rapid-response initiative during the early days of the war in Ukraine, delivering 80 portable UV-based water disinfection units to areas in urgent need. Our work has also extended to Kenya, where access to clean drinking water remains scarce in remote communities. That mission, bringing safe water to those who need it most, remains at our core. But we’re evolving. We're looking beyond emergency response and expanding into broader applications, with a growing focus on education and raising awareness about the power and efficacy of UV technology.

In 2023, UV4Good was honored to receive a Seed Grant for our innovative portable UVC LED-based water disinfection systems designed for emergency and field use. This solution addresses critical water safety challenges by providing clean drinking water to underserved regions, including areas deeply affected by conflict, such as Ukraine. Winning this grant validated our commitment to innovation and provided essential funding to further our mission of improving access to safe drinking water worldwide.

As Tatiana Koutchma, our CEO and Co-founder, expressed, “Being recognized by Seeding The Future validates our commitment to innovation in addressing global water crises. This grant has given us the means to transform our vision into actionable solutions, bringing safe drinking water to communities in desperate need.”

A year of immense progress.

Seed funding award from IFT program