Oneka: wave-powered desalination pioneer technology in northern coast of Chile

To provide a climate-resilient freshwater supply in a water-scarce region of Chile, through Oneka's Water-as-a-Service (WaaS) business model while testing a drinkable-water solution for low-income population.

Project Detail

Country

Chile

Project Number

CH-G1017

Approval Date

August 12, 2026

Project Status

Implementation

Project Type

Investment Grants

Sector

OTHER

Subsector

OTHER

Lending Instrument

Multilateral Investment Fund Instrument

Lending Instrument Code

MIF

Modality

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Total Cost

USD 2,307,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 1,657,000.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 650,000.00

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Preparation Phase

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=EZIDB001577-1849103938-8

Environmental and Social Review Summary

ONEKA_Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS)_June 2026.pdf

Jul. 01, 2026

English

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=EZIDB001577-245062258-3

Profile

IDEATE 2026-05-21 Public Summary 1895 CH-G1017.pdf

May. 22, 2026

Spanish

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