Campaign Story

Hydracle System began with one mission: to end global water scarcity using the air we breathe. While millions across India face drought-like conditions every summer, the atmosphere above them holds billions of liters of untapped moisture. Hydracle designed solar-powered atmospheric water generators (AWGs) capable of producing up to 30 liters of pure drinking water per day from humidity—without pipelines, groundwater, or external electricity.

The device uses a hybrid solar–thermal condensation system powered by AI that adapts to climate conditions for maximum yield. In field trials across drought-prone regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra, each unit provided safe, mineral-rich water for over 40 families daily. The technology caught attention from NGOs and local authorities as a sustainable, off-grid solution for rural communities.

But now, the startup is in serious danger. Manufacturing costs have tripled, prototype materials are stuck due to unpaid dues, and the team is surviving on personal savings. Several pilot installations have shut down because the company can’t afford maintenance. The founders, three engineers in their twenties, are still fighting to keep the dream alive—but time is running out.

Hydracle has the potential to become India’s first large-scale atmospheric water company, solving both urban and rural water crises sustainably. But without immediate capital infusion, it’ll disappear like the very vapor it seeks to harness.