Current, a Chicago-based water innovation hub, is committed to advancing a circular blue economy by addressing global water challenges through collaboration and innovation. Great Lakes ReNEW, a transformative initiative and coalition of 50+ partners led by Current and supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, funds pioneering R&D projects to recover valuable resources and remove harmful contaminants from wastewater, cultivate an inclusive workforce, and accelerate water innovation through commercialization and industry partnerships. These efforts work in tandem to protect our nation's vital water resources and drive economic growth across the Great Lakes region.