Futurepump to make major production line investments to scale up their manufacturing capabilities and explore new methods of reaching last-mile rural farmers with support from the Gates Foundation.
Summary
Futurepump has partnered with the Gates Foundation in a critical move to radically transform their manufacturing capacities. The $2.3 million grant funding is dual purpose, for advancing the production line at Futurepump’s bespoke factory in India and tapping into rural entrepreneurial networks to distribute pumps to rural smallholders, helping to make affordable and reliable irrigation solutions more accessible to farmers in developing countries.
Futurepump is not afraid to break the mould. Over the last decade of manufacturing and distributing solar pumps, the company has focused on core principles of efficiency, quality and simplicity. They were the first, and remain as the only, solar water pump manufacturer to provide a 10-year warranty. This funding is the next step on this journey, to tackle the critical challenge of pump cost.
“As a manufacturer, we have a vital role to play in the continued development of solar water pumps. We believe that smallholder farmers deserve the highest quality products at the lowest possible price.” – Helen Yapp, Managing Director.
Futurepump is committed to providing dependable products that help farmers boost productivity and achieve sustainable livelihoods. The company works closely with local partners to ensure that its solar-powered pumps are supported by training and service programs that enable farmers to maximise their agricultural potential and make the most of their investment.
Boilerplate
- Futurepump is a British-Indian manufacturer of solar water pumps. Founded in 2012, Futurepump solar water pumps have benefitted over 100,000 people around the world. With the mission to ‘rid the world of expensive and polluting fossil fuel powered pumps’ the Futurepump team brings decades of experience in value engineering and continuous improvement, to tackle this challenge head on. The company believes that the solution is in simple, efficient and high-quality designs. In 2021 Futurepump challenged the industry to match their 10-year warranty on their pumps – so far, no one has risen to the challenge.
Contact Information
- Helen Yapp, Managing Director, helen.yapp@futurepump.com