Our innovations
The design of new products and the adaptation of existing technologies to a specific local context are at the origin of Practica. From our workshop we develop and pre-test our own innovations before evaluating them in the field. But we also work with other technologies and assess their potential to work with them on other projects.
Here you can find innovations that we have developed or are currently working on. You can find more information on each innovation on their dedicated pages, including their development stage. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested by one of them or would like more information.
Asset management
We developed a toolbox to support the management of water systems by setting up a financially viable plan, easily monitored and adjustable.
IRRIS
IRRIS is an app facilitating the choice of pumps for solar irrigation systems. Enter the specifications of your farm, and get info on the pump and panels needed.
Modular piped system
Flexible, modular designs to lower costs and maintenance of drinking water systems on the short and long term.
Zainer
The zainer is simple machine to support climate resilient agriculture. It allows to easily and quickly made Zaï holes.
Volterra
The Volterra device, is a low cost, pocket size, resistivity device for siting boreholes. For a fraction of the cost of traditional VES equipment, it gives identical results.
Resistivity siting kit
The resistivity siting kit is a low cost siting device that can be used together with the Volterra to obtain information on the soil structure and characteristics.
PuPu pump
The PuPu pump is a technology that improves the safety and efficacy of pit emptying in dense urban areas.
TokenTap
The TokenTap is a simple and mechanical prepaid technology to facilitate drinking water supply in rural and (peri-)urban areas.
SF pumps
The sunflower range of pumps have been developed by Practica and are now owned and commercialised by Futurepump.
Driller's toolbox
The ‘Drillers Toolbox’ app was developed to improve the way drilling data is recorded and shared.
Rotary jetting kit
The rotary jetting kit is a manual drilling kit easily transportable, specifically made for use in emergency situations.
Volanta pumps
The Volanta range of pump can be powered manually or with solar energy. They are now mostly used in Burkina Faso for irrigation and drinking water supply.