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.