HydroP

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in January 2013 by Avital Dror Ehre, PhD and David Ehre, HydroP operated with 1–10 employees. The company ceased operations in December 2019, having secured one seed funding round from one investor, Hutchison Kinrot.

Business overview

HydroP developed a proprietary material designed to enhance seawater desalination membranes. This material, added during the fabrication of reverse osmosis membranes, aimed to improve energy efficiency and reduce desalination costs by impacting the water's thermodynamic properties. The company focused on the water treatment sector, specifically addressing challenges in desalination for municipalities and manufacturing facilities, operating within the Cleantech sector.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was HydroP's primary focus?

HydroP focused on developing performance-enhancing additives for seawater desalination membranes to improve energy efficiency and reduce the cost of desalination.

When was HydroP founded and by whom?

HydroP was founded in January 2013 by Avital Dror Ehre, PhD and David Ehre.

What was the status of HydroP?

HydroP ceased to operate in December 2019.

Which investor participated in HydroP's funding round?

HydroP received seed funding from Hutchison Kinrot.

What technology did HydroP develop?

HydroP developed a proprietary material to be added to desalination reverse osmosis membranes during fabrication, which aimed to increase output water flux without affecting salt rejection.