Revolutionizing Desalination for Emergency Direct Potable Reuse with Harmony Desalting's Quantum Wei’s

In this Interview, we meet Quantum Wei who is the Founder of Harmony Desalting, a Desalination Technology Startup based in Boston, Massachusetts. Harmony Desalting focuses on developing innovative, energy-efficient desalination processes to make clean water more accessible and affordable.

ONE-LINER:

"Our mission is to provide people with water always—making desalination more reliable, powerful, and affordable."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Quantum’s Pitch for Harmony Desalting, which you can find on the video from [5:04] to [16:15].

Discussion:

After the pitch, we discuss:

• The development of Harmony Desalting’s patented batch reverse osmosis process, which offers energy efficiency and fouling resistance, making it ideal for small-scale desalination plants.
• The significance of their field pilots, including a Bureau of Reclamation-funded pilot that demonstrated their technology’s superior water production.
• The broader impact of their work, particularly in providing sustainable water solutions for remote and austere environments.

Insights:

At [18:50], Quantum discusses how securing government grants was crucial for moving their technology from the lab to the field, highlighting the importance of non-dilutive funding in scaling water technologies.

Advice:

At [45:47], Quantum advises water startups to be prepared for the long haul, emphasizing the importance of resourcefulness, learning from pilot projects, and staying committed to the mission.