ennos & Innovex join forces to revolutionise sustainable water access in Africa
Swiss solar water pump innovator and ARE Member ennos and Ugandan technology and electronics manufacturing leader Innovex have officially launched a groundbreaking partnership aimed at addressing water scarcity in rural and developing regions. The partnership was inaugurated by Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, on 10th April 2025, at the Deep Tech Centre of Excellence located in Namanve Industrial Park, Uganda.
Karin Jeaneret Vezzini, CEO of ennos, commented on the strategic significance of the partnership: “By combining ENNOS’s globally recognised solar water pump controller technology with INNOVEX’s advanced remote monitoring capabilities (REMOT platform), we offer an unmatched solution for efficient, affordable, and sustainable water access. Imagine optimised pump performance, proactive remote management, and actionable data-driven insights—all contributing to sustainable electrification, increased agricultural productivity, and a greener future.”
This partnership is more than just a business collaboration—it represents a fusion of Swiss technological precision and Ugandan innovation, designed specifically to deliver tangible impacts and set new industry standards in solar water solutions.
Already, the partnership has secured an initial order of 2,000 units, scheduled for delivery by the end of December 2025. This landmark collaboration has also created 30 direct high-value jobs at launch, with projections indicating a fivefold growth in employment over the next five years. By 2030, the partnership aims to export over 100,000 IoT-enabled solar pumps, significantly contributing to Uganda’s economy through foreign exchange earnings and attracting additional investments.