VA TECH WABAG (‘WABAG’), a leading Indian multinational specializing in pure-play water technology, has announced its first strategic investment under the BLUE SEED program — marking its commitment to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in the water sector. The investment has been made in Nimble Vision, a Bengaluru-based DeepTech startup developing advanced indigenous technologies for water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics.
BLUE SEED is WABAG’s strategic initiative designed to support WATERPRENEURS and scale promising water-tech startups that are developing transformative solutions for sustainable water management. Through this collaboration, WABAG aims to strengthen India’s self-reliant water technology ecosystem by combining Nimble Vision’s DeepTech expertise with WABAG’s global experience in smart water infrastructure. Together, they aim to accelerate digital transformation across water networks and enhance water accountability for municipalities, industries, and residential users.
The partnership and strategic investment will empower Nimble Vision to expand its cutting-edge IoT-based automation systems, enhancing the efficiency and transparency of water supply, treatment, and distribution networks. By integrating advanced data-driven technologies, the company aims to strengthen digital water management infrastructure and support smarter, more sustainable resource use across multiple sectors.
In addition, the collaboration will accelerate the development of AI-powered predictive analytics for early leakage detection, improved energy efficiency, and real-time water quality monitoring. It will also boost the creation of indigenous smart sensors and controllers in alignment with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, enabling scalable deployment of intelligent water conservation and automation solutions across municipalities, industries, and communities nationwide.
With a legacy spanning more than a century, WABAG has established itself as a global leader in sustainable water solutions for both municipal and industrial clients. As a pure-play Indian water technology multinational, WABAG delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions — from design and engineering to construction, commissioning, and long-term operations. The company employs over 1,600 professionals across 25+ countries and has successfully executed more than 1,500 water and wastewater treatment projects worldwide, positively impacting millions of lives every day.
Driven by innovation, WABAG operates state-of-the-art R&D centers in Europe and India and holds over 125 intellectual property rights. Its operations align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and adhere to strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, emphasizing resource optimization, recycling, and reuse. Through initiatives like BLUE SEED, WABAG continues to shape a sustainable future — turning water challenges into opportunities and fostering the next generation of water-tech innovators.
