Watalux

Who we are


Our mission

To develop and distribute simple, affordable and sustainable solutions to the water, hygiene and sanitation needs of disadvantaged populations


Our Vision

Every human being must have decent access to water and sanitation


Our DNA

Based in Geneva, WATALUX SA is a spin-off company of the Antenna Foundation in 2018. Recognized as a public utility, Antenna is committed to scientific research and the dissemination of innovative and accessible solutions to meet the essential needs of the most underprivileged with a view to sustainable development, social justice and autonomy.

The Team

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Chief Executive Officer
Previously carried out various energy projects in Africa. At Watalux, he manages sales and develops the company’s strategy with the Board of Directors.

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Head of Operations and Administration
, an EPFL engineer specializing in chemistry and biotechnology, Leïla is responsible for production, quality control and international logistics, ensuring that all WATA solutions arrive safely at their destination.

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Chief Technical Offier
As an EPFL engineer trained at Switzerland’s prestigious EPFL polytechnic. He specializessing in chemistry and biotechnology and, Hachem manages the current and future technical developments of our solutions for the water and sanitation needs of the poorest people.

Affiliations

Global Community of Practice (CoP) on Decentralized Chlorination Production
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SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODEL

Antenna is a Swiss foundation committed to scientific research and the dissemination of technological, economic and medical solutions for the most vulnerable.

In collaboration with an international network of scientists, Antenna participates in research and field projects in areas such as nutrition, water and sanitation, agroecology, traditional medicine, energy and microcredit.