Diana Virgovicova

Diana Virgovicova is a young entrepreneur and innovator with a focus on climate technology and water pollution solutions. She is currently a Climate Fellow at the 776 Foundation, selected as one of 20 global fellows to receive a $100,000 USD grant from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian to build companies with potential global impact.1

As the Founder and CEO of Xatoms, Diana leads a company that utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiming to clean polluted waters worldwide.1 Her work in water pollution solutions began at a young age when, at 17, she developed a novel photocatalyst molecule, earning her a Diploma of Excellence at the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize.1

Diana's achievements and roles include:

• G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Canadian Delegate1
• Cansbridge Fellow, receiving a $10,000 scholarship for a conference in San Francisco and an internship in Asia1
• Ambassador for Xylem, a water technology company1
• Former Technology Analyst at Astra Navigation, working on software localization using Earth's magnetic fields1
• Scientific Researcher at the Stockholm International Water Institute1

Her academic background is impressive, having been a national winner in chemistry, geography, and physics research Olympiads. She also received a full scholarship (HMC scholar) to study at British private high schools.1

Diana has been recognized for her entrepreneurial efforts, including being named Youth Entrepreneur of the Year and participating in programs such as NEXT36 2022 and the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship.1 Her work has gained attention, with features on Times Square3 and speaking engagements at events like those hosted by Deloitte in collaboration with The Firehood.2