Hawa Water, a Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) accelerator program member, announced that it has won the Spinneys 2021 Local Business Incubator award for their premium drinking water. As one of the winning local F&B producers, hawa water is introducing new glass bottles, which are now available at Spinneys stores in the UAE.
Hawa Water – which joined the MBRIF accelerator program cohort in September 2021 – eliminates the reliance on scarce ground water resources and leverages the abundant atmospheric humidity in the country to produce drinking water. Through its sustainable packaging it also reduces the overall carbon footprint of the product lifecycle.
Commenting on the innovative model of Hawa Water, Fatima Al Naqbi, Ministry of Finance representative at MBRIF, said: “In line with our mandate to support innovators and empower them to develop into successful ventures, MBRIF is excited to be working with Hawa Water, which is both sustainable, innovative and locally-produced in the UAE. MBRIF’s core mandate is to enable and empower innovative businesses such as Hawa Water to achieve sustainable growth and impact. The Fund is committed to helping innovative businesses in outlining their business strategy, collaborating with potential clients in different markets and supporting access to funding.”
In their comments, Hawa Water co-founders Gregory Sauvage, Jaufre Rouanet, and Nabil Hamade said: “The leadership in the UAE has inspired entrepreneurship and brought many unique brands and new experience to the world. Water security and sustainability are vital topics to be addressed, and through Hawa Water, we not only tap into the fresh water stored locally around us from a naturally replenished source but also couple it with sustainable packaging to reduce the overall carbon footprint. What better place than the UAE to bring this innovation to life.”
