A Transformative Partnership To Drive Digital Solutions for Rural Water Sustainability
Project Maji, Airbus (through their Community Impact programme), and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) France have entered into a trilateral innovation partnership to co-develop a smart digital data system that strengthens the sustainability of rural water services.
Bringing the organisations together, Airbus provided the initial technical review and grant funding, while TCS is contributing its technological expertise pro bono. Project Maji will deploy and operationalise the resulting digital solution to enhance the reliability, efficiency and long-term performance of rural water points.
On 13 October 2026, representatives from Project Maji, Airbus and TCS came together at TCS’ office in Toulouse, France, for the official signing of the partnership agreement. The in-person meeting also provided an opportunity for the three organisations to discuss the project's objectives, explore the next steps in its development, and reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing sustainable rural water services through digital innovation.
Project Maji is on an ambitious path towards becoming financially self-sustaining as a safe water social enterprise. Reaching this milestone means that revenue from water sales fully covers all operational and maintenance costs, securing long-term financial sustainability for the communities we serve.
Digitizing key functions, such as water sales, remote monitoring, and smart-sensor–enabled maintenance, can significantly accelerate this journey. Yet Research & Development is costly, time-intensive, and requires specialized expertise.
"We're deeply grateful for the support of expert global technology partners like Airbus and TCS. Their commitment allows us to pursue innovations for Project Maji that would otherwise remain out of reach” according to Sunil Lalvani, Founder/CEO Project Maji. “With the support, this project has the potential to be truly transformative for the 450+ communities we serve across Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria”.
About the Partners
Project Maji
Project Maji is a social enterprise dedicated to expanding sustainable access to safe drinking water in rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa. We deploy solar-powered water kiosks and transform lives through clean water. Through community-centric service models and long-term operational support, we ensure that rural water systems remain reliable, affordable, and resilient for the people who depend on them. Operating in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria, Project Maji now serves approximately 500,000 people through a network of more than 500 kiosks.
Airbus
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient
airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
About Community Impact programme at Airbus
Airbus' social value strategy works towards thriving, secure and resilient communities. Focusing on two main axes - youth skills and development, and climate and humanitarian resilience - Airbus’ supports projects that create measurable, lasting positive change. Mobilising Airbus’ expertise and resources, and working through strategic partnerships with mission-driven organisations, Airbus supports initiatives that strengthen community resilience and empower future generations. This partnership reflects Airbus’ commitment to embedding positive impact across its global footprint and beyond.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.
It has set an aspiration to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.
Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long-term partnerships with its clients, helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.
TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.
TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
For more information, visit www.tcs.com
About TCS Corporate Social Responsibility
TCS Corporate Social Responsibility flagship programs and initiatives aim at empowering people and communities to leapfrog opportunities in the digital economy. The organisation is committed to building equitable and inclusive pathways for women, youth, and marginalised groups on a meaningful scale through breakthrough innovation. TCS Tech4HOPE provides pro-bono advisory and technology consulting services to organisations and non-profits that seek to create socio-environmental impact. In this partnership, TCS contributes its technical capabilities to co-develop digital tools that enhance the sustainability of rural water services
