As the effects of climate change intensify, the frequency of flooding events is increasing. However, major infrastructures are currently grappling with a reactive approach, mainly due to the scale of their networks and the absence of adequate sensing technology and analytics. This approach proves to be expensive and environmentally harmful. Recognising these challenges, ManholeMetrics wants to address these issues and provide an effective solution to mitigate the impact of flooding.

• Learn - in the ever-evolving tech world, the ground shifts under our feet and we must not be afraid to evaluate new ways of working, explore unchartered territory and develop new skills, without fear of failure, setbacks or judgement and strive to create a culture in which such learning is not just supported but encouraged, and that we can own and learn from our mistakes and both give and receive feedback
• Drive - we must show a clear passion for what we do and why we do it and the role it plays in our ultimate objective - ending flooding. This was the impetus behind our creation and is what motivates us to continue to innovate and push the boundaries of the possible
• Deliver - we must follow through on our commitments to our clients and colleagues, providing outcomes that make efficient use of the resources at our disposal, and at times work in an agile manner, flexing between self-led and collaborative working styles in response to our dynamically changing start-up environment

Total funding: $0.4m