Ukrainian Water Association (UWA)

What Ukrainian Water Association (UWA) does

The Ukrainian Water Association (UWA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine, in the immediate aftermath of Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station in June 2023. It functions as a public convening platform uniting water-sector businesses, government bodies, experts, and civil-society actors around water resource management, drinking-water supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, and irrigation. UWA organizes annual international conferences (Water Resources Management; Water Resources of Ukraine), advocates for anti-corruption reform in water governance, coordinates humanitarian water-delivery projects to conflict-affected communities, and facilitates technology and capital transfer from international partners.

UWA's core operational assets are largely organizational rather than commercial: a membership base of more than 50 water-sector companies; formal memoranda with regional military administrations (Vinnytsia, Boyarsk, Kryvyi Rih); and a curated network of international partners spanning Grundfos, Xylem, EIB, ECHO, USAID, UNICEF, K-water, Swedfund, IFU, MIT D-lab, and Israeli/Finnish/Japanese water authorities. Notable project outputs include the Sun Wagons initiative (11 mobile solar-powered water treatment plants capable of producing up to 33,600 liters per day each, delivered via partnership with Grundfos) and the planned State Geoinformation System for online monitoring of Ukraine's water sector. The 'Time of Water' strategic modeling project and a water-equipment manufacturers cluster with UMEDA indicate an emerging shift from pure advocacy toward ecosystem orchestration.

UWA's revenue model combines recurring membership subscriptions (minimum package at 30,000 UAH/year, tiered upward) with project-based grants from international donors, humanitarian foundations (e.g., Amed Khan Foundation), and bilateral programs. Services to members include legal support, tender-participation assistance, and business-interest protection; services to the broader ecosystem include policy advocacy, conference programming, and humanitarian aid coordination. Primary customer segments are Ukrainian municipalities and communities (especially conflict-affected), water-sector businesses, government/regulatory bodies, and international donors and humanitarian organizations.

Name

Ukrainian Water Association (UWA)

Legal name

Ukrainian Water Association (UWA) / Українська Водна Асоціація

Website

https://ukrainian-water-association.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ukrainian Water Association (UWA) is a Kyiv-based non-profit platform uniting Ukraine's water-sector businesses, government, and citizens to address war-related water crises, advocate policy reform, coordinate humanitarian aid, and facilitate international partnerships for water infrastructure modernization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Sector Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Water resource management
• Membership association services
• Water policy advocacy
• Humanitarian water supply
• Water infrastructure modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: UWA operates as a non-profit organization with membership-based revenue. Companies and organizations join the association to access benefits including legal support, tender participation assistance, business interest protection, and participation in the water industry cluster.
2. Service Fees: Additional services for businesses including legal support, assistance with tender participation, free access to tenders, and protection against unlawful actions by government bodies. Membership tiers with different price points (minimum package starting at 30,000 UAH).
3. Project-Based Funding: Funding from international donors, humanitarian organizations, and development agencies for specific water sector projects including humanitarian water supply, infrastructure modernization, and policy reform initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UWA is a non-governmental, non-profit association that provides membership-based services to Ukraine's water sector, including advocacy for water sector reform, legal support and tender assistance for member businesses, organization of international water policy conferences, humanitarian water supply to conflict-affected communities, and coordination of international donor-funded water infrastructure projects. The organization acts as the central cross-stakeholder platform connecting water sector businesses, government bodies, and international partners in Ukraine's water resource management landscape.

Product overview

The Ukrainian Water Association (UWA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization rather than a commercial product company. UWA serves as a public platform for addressing water resource management issues in Ukraine and providing humanitarian assistance for access to drinking water. The organization does not offer commercial software products or technology solutions; instead, it provides advocacy services for water sector reform, lobbying for water business interests, and humanitarian aid coordination. Services include supporting government changes in water management, protecting business interests in the water sector, and providing humanitarian assistance to populations suffering from water shortages. Membership is available for businesses in the water sector, offering benefits including legal support, tender participation assistance, and access to the association's network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UWA Membership Services Annual membership-based service for water sector companies and organizations in Ukraine, providing legal support, tender participation assistance, business interest protection, and access to the water industry cluster. Minimum package starts at 30,000 UAH and is billed annually.
• Water Sector Cooperation Programs for Communities Memoranda of cooperation with Ukrainian regional and municipal governments (e.g., Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration, Boyarsk City Council, Kryvyi Rih) for joint water infrastructure projects, international investment attraction, and technical assistance.
• International Water Sector Conferences Annual international conferences bringing together water sector experts, government officials, businesses, and international partners to discuss water policy, infrastructure modernization, and reconstruction planning in Ukraine.
• Sun Wagons Humanitarian Water Treatment Project Mobile solar-powered water treatment trailers producing up to 33,600 liters of purified water per day and generating up to 20,000 kWh of sustainable energy, designed for autonomous operation in conflict-affected regions with unstable infrastructure.
• Water Strategies for Communities Project Project providing Ukrainian communities with modern solutions to improve water resource availability and sustainable water management practices, addressing water scarcity and infrastructure modernization needs.
• Time of Water Strategic Modeling Project Strategic modeling initiative bringing together experts and international partners to develop scenarios for water sector transformation and attract investment to Ukraine's water infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% of Ukraine's population lacked constant water supply as of 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vinnytsia Regional Military AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Memorandum of cooperation signed at URC2026 in Gdansk for joint projects in water infrastructure, ecological safety, modernization of water supply and wastewater systems, and attracting international investments and best practices.
• Xylem Water Solutions SwedenmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026Partnership for humanitarian aid transfer to Ukrainian communities. Transferred drainage pumps and water treatment support to Teofipol and other communities.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or Integration · 26 January 2026Grundfos transferred 11 specially designed water treatment plants to Ukraine as part of Sun Wagons humanitarian project. Plants capable of producing up to 33,600 liters of purified water per day each, working with various water sources.
• HOPE UKRAINE Foundation (Italian)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Memorandum of Understanding signed with Odessa District Military Administration and Italian Foundation for energy efficiency and decentralization of water supply projects.
• Elydan (French Manufacturing Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2025Partnership with French manufacturer specialized in modern water supply solutions and flexible plastic pipes for water network modernization. Project involves 108 km of new networks in Kryvyi Rih.
• Canada-Ukraine Chamber of CommercemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2025UWA represented at Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference 2025 in Canada. Joint efforts for water security and reconstruction discussions.
• Boyarsk City Council and Italian PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Strategic Memorandum of Cooperation signed at ReBuild Ukraine in Warsaw involving modern technological solutions from Italian partners, modernization of water supply and wastewater systems, joint investment and infrastructure projects, exchange of technical experience and expert support.
• Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water)majorTechnology or Integration · 14 May 2025Senior Manager Byung Gon Kim participated in Third International Conference. Exchange of water management expertise and potential cooperation.
• MIT-Ukraine Water Project (D-lab)majorTechnology or Integration · 14 May 2025Susan Murcott, D-lab MIT leader, participating in conferences. Technical expertise and innovative solutions for water sector development.
• ECHO Kyiv and People In NeedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2024Joint roundtable discussion on 'Restoring Water Supply in Ukraine: Humanitarian Aid and Long-Term Solutions' bringing together water industry experts, government officials, and donors.
• Finnish Water ForummajorTechnology or IntegrationProject Director Arvo Nerman shares Finnish water management expertise including tariff structures and funding mechanisms.
• Yachiyo Engineering Co. (Japan)majorTechnology or IntegrationExperience sharing on water supply and sewerage solutions, technical cooperation in developing countries.
• UNIDOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal eco-industrial parks programme implementation as tool for sustainable development of industry and communities.
• Meriv ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed for joint conferences and economic development of communities.
• UMEDA (Ukrainian Municipal Economic Development Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum for establishing water equipment manufacturers cluster and technology transfer between communities.
• Mayors' Club UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation for cooperation between public organizations and communities in search of investments.
• Embassy of Israel in UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharing Israeli water management achievements and best practices from one of world leaders in water efficiency.
• Israeli Water AuthoritycoreTechnology or IntegrationDenis Gamazin from Planning Division sharing regulation and management expertise. National Planner sharing Israel water authority practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Water Europe: European multi-stakeholder platform promoting water-related research, innovation, and policy. Comparable as a regional water-sector association aligned with EU water policy, similar to UWA's EU integration posture.

Direct peers

• International Water Association (IWA): Global membership-based network for water professionals and organizations covering water resource management, policy, and technology. Direct structural parallel to UWA as a membership-driven water-sector platform.
• World Water Council: International policy-oriented water organization focused on water resource management, policy advocacy, and convening governments and stakeholders. Highly comparable to UWA's advocacy and international-conference mandate.
• Global Water Partnership (GWP): International network supporting integrated water resources management across regions. Comparable platform-and-network model focused on water governance, policy, and stakeholder convening.

Broad incumbents

• WaterAid: Established international NGO focused on WASH access in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable on humanitarian WASH delivery, policy advocacy, and donor-funded programming model.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Global humanitarian NGO delivering WASH programming in conflict-affected countries. Comparable in conflict-zone humanitarian water delivery, donor coordination, and government engagement in Ukraine and similar contexts.

Emerging players

• IRC WASH: Specialized WASH programming within humanitarian response. Comparable as a programmatic analog to UWA's humanitarian water supply and community infrastructure projects in conflict settings.
• People in Need: Czech humanitarian NGO active in Ukraine delivering WASH and humanitarian assistance. Comparable in operating geography and the wartime humanitarian water-supply delivery model UWA executes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UkrainianWaterAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/ukrwaterway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukrainian-water-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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