The Water Research Foundation invites proposals for a research initiative assessing the scalability, reproducibility, and impact of Generative AI and Agentic AI within the water and wastewater sector.
The project aims to assist utilities in overcoming barriers to adopting Generative AI and Agentic AI. This involves establishing necessary guardrails, such as cybersecurity integration, secure model development, and applying AI risk management frameworks. Furthermore, the initiative supports piloting and expanding key GenAI applications, with documented insights and impacts being captured. The scope also includes cataloguing existing Agentic AI uses and reproducing a low-effort application at another utility to document lessons learned and support broader adoption.
This funding opportunity provides support for innovative research advancing the application of emerging AI technologies in water management systems. The Water Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization, advances water science by funding and managing research on drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater systems, thereby supporting the development of technologies and operational practices that enhance water quality and service delivery.
This project is supported under the Emerging Opportunities Research Program, which is designed to fund time-sensitive and high-priority research topics relevant to the water sector. The program facilitates collaboration with partner organizations and supports innovative ideas addressing urgent challenges faced by utilities.
Applicants must prepare and submit proposals through the designated online portal, ensuring all required documents are properly compiled and submitted before the specified deadline. Proposals exceeding the specified funding limit will not be considered.
Interested parties may apply via the designated portal.
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026
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