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$1.8 million GOED Investment in WaterStart Marks Decisive Support for the Development of Water Technologies in Nevada and the Southwest

$1.8 million GOED Investment in WaterStart Marks Decisive Support for the Development of Water Technologies in Nevada and the Southwest

May 22, 2025 | Announcements

The investment will substantially strengthen the NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest, enhancing economic growth and job creation. WaterStart was created by DRI, with support from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).

DRI’S WaterStart Program GOED Knowledge Fund Success Story

DRI’S WaterStart Program GOED Knowledge Fund Success Story

Jun 30, 2020 | Announcements, News releases

This story was reposted with permission from the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. CARSON CITY, Nev. – After investments totaling $4.3 million through the Knowledge Fund administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the...

New Technology Company Comes to Nevada to Focus on Water Quality

Apr 19, 2017 | Announcements, News releases

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Apr. 19, 2017) — With support from WaterStart, Australia-based water technology company STAR Water Solutions announced plans to pilot a new project with researchers from the Desert Research Institute (DRI). The project will utilize the company’s state...

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More than 600 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students, and staff work collaboratively within and across four research divisions focused on understanding and answering critical science questions about changes in the environment, water quality and availability, air quality, the sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, education, and more.

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