MIT Technology Review Names WaveSave to 2026 Climate Tech Watch List
WaveSave's SlamDam, a portable rubber dam standing up to 1.3 meters high, is among MIT Technology Review's 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch 2026.
MIT Technology Review has named WaveSave one of its 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch 2026, according to the outlet's daily Download newsletter edition published on October 8, 2026. WaveSave's SlamDam is a portable rubber dam that can be unfurled on the ground and pumped full of water, standing up to 1.3 meters high to shield property from rising floodwaters.
The same newsletter edition featured skepticism about humanoid robot AI and a roundup of technology stories.
Separately, in background developments the publication has previously reported on China's nuclear clock, which is reported to be six times more stable than Austria's as of the article's publication. Samsung also forecast the highest quarterly profit ever for a tech firm, projected at $80 billion, driven by the AI chip boom.
Quick answers
What is the SlamDam?
The SlamDam is WaveSave's portable rubber dam that can be unfurled on the ground and pumped full of water. It can stand up to 1.3 meters high to shield property from rising floodwaters.
What did MIT Technology Review name WaveSave to?
WaveSave was named one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch 2026.
When did MIT Technology Review publish this edition?
The newsletter edition covering AI robotics skepticism, the 2026 climate tech watch list and a tech roundup was released on October 8, 2026.