Imagine H2O

A new chapter begins for Imagine H2O. Announcing the Water Innovation Pilot Fund – a Special Purpose Vehicle that deploys catalytic funding and technical assistance to de-risk water and climate solutions faster. Building on our 5-year pilot funding track record and backed by our accelerator programs, we will be making innovation more accessible to more people with new resources and global reach. What makes the Fund unique? ♻️ Fund Sustainability – Recoverable grants and loans will be deployed to recycle funds and finance more pilots 💰 Catalytic Capital – Pilots can serve different purposes, from tech validation to market expansion 🔧 Project Support – End-to-end pilot design and implementation advisory will help increase project success 💧 Measurable Impact – Solutions will be adopted at scale as communities find it easier to test new technologies We invite new philanthropic partners to join us alongside our supporters The Coca-Cola Company and Oceankind. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gzXeSCAa

Is wavepower key to unlocking the climate puzzle? Dragan Tutic, CEO and Co-Founder of Oneka Technologies, shares how his company is harnessing the power of the oceans to combat water scarcity in the face of climate change on this episode of Liquid Assets: The Business of Water with Ravi Kurani. Watch now to learn about the future of clean water! 

Up to 70% of industrial water use could be decreased through recycling and reuse, but industrial facilities currently use inefficient and outdated decision-making tools – making it challenging to meet ESG goals. FTD solutions INC solutions is revolutionizing industrial water management through their patented algorithm and customizable platform that visualizes and standardizes water systems data while empowering multi-site enterprises to develop, implement, and monitor water conservation solutions. FTD solutions is helping companies meet their ESG goals through ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing infrastructure utilities, and boosting resource efficiency. In partnership with FTD solutions, one company was able to conserve 9 billion gallons of water, yielding $60 million in savings with projected $140 million in cost savings the following year. Learn more about FTD solutions, one the ten startups selected for this year's Accelerator cohort, at https://lnkd.in/drd3ySGM #imagineh2o #accelerator #waterinnovation #futureofwater

Imagine H2O Asia is excited to announce our partnership with WASH Innovation Hub (WIH), Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) to jointly unlock more technical assistance for our startups working with Indian municipalities. Year on year, the number of India-based startups applying to Imagine H2O Asia has been growing – with Indian companies now making up a quarter of our Asia portfolio. Last year, Imagine H2O co-funded 2 pilots in India with startups that are also benefiting from ASCI’s WASH Innovation Hub.  With Imagine H2O deploying more capital and resources to jumpstart water innovation pilots in India, ASCI will play a crucial role in mobilizing local resources to support our startups on the ground.  Stay tuned for more updates on Imagine H2O’s work in India in the coming year!  Srinivas Chary Vedala | Kunal Shah | Ekatvam Innovations | Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd. | SmartTerra

Our programs equip early-stage water startups with the resources they need to develop their solutions, commercialize their technologies, and enter new markets. With an exclusive focus on water and a zero-equity model, we provide comprehensive support that reflects the sector’s unique opportunities and challenges. Apply for the Accelerator and Imagine H2O Asia by December 14th: www.imagineh2o.org/apply #futureofwater #imagineh2o #waterinnovation #accelerator

Safe water and sanitation remain inaccessible to 61% of Africa’s population, with 56% of water utilities relying on analogous water and wastewater management methods. Wonderkid Multimedia facilitates access to improved water and sanitation services for millions of Africans by connecting them with service providers and empowering the providers with innovative, affordable, digital tools for data-driven decision-making. Wonderkid’s solution improves operational efficiency and reduces non-revenue water to increase customer satisfaction by 25%. They have partnered with 30 utilities in 4 countries to achieve 20% average revenue growth, empowering over 9,000,000 users. Learn more about Wonderkid and Dickson Marira, one the ten startups selected for this year's Accelerator cohort, at https://lnkd.in/dKjH9SMW #imagineh2o #accelerator #waterinnovation #futureofwater

Millions depend on Minhaj Chowdhury's DrinkWell every day. Here's how they're solving the #water crisis. Through innovative water ATMs and partnerships with utilities, DrinkWell provides safe, #affordable water while tackling the challenges of heavy metal contamination and #groundwater depletion. DrinkWell is redefining access to #clean water by removing #harmful contaminants like arsenic and fluoride while wasting far less water than traditional methods. By combining sustainable practices with innovative water ATMs, they're solving one of the biggest challenges in water quality and access worldwide. Without DrinkWell, millions would remain trapped in a cycle of contaminated water, skyrocketing costs for boiling or bottled alternatives, and the devastating health impacts of arsenic and fluoride exposure. Curious how Drinkwell is changing the game for global water access? Check out Minhaj Chowdhury’s lightning talk on Liquid Assets: The Business of Water, where he shares how their work with Imagine H2O is tackling arsenic contamination and delivering clean water to millions.

At our last Rethinking Water Conference, we were thrilled to hear from Scott Bryan, President of Imagine H2O, a nonprofit that empowers entrepreneurs to deliver transformative water solutions. Scott emphasizes a powerful truth: addressing the complex challenges of water requires collaboration across all sectors. From startups driving innovation to investors and policymakers enabling change, it’s a collective effort to ensure everyday people have access to safe, sustainable, and efficient water solutions. We are proud to collaborate with organizations like Imagine H2O to drive advancements in water technology and sustainability. Together, we’re rethinking how water is accessed, treated, and used to meet the needs of communities worldwide. Thank you Travis Loop for capturing this impactful conversation. #RethinkingWater #Innovation #WaterTechnology #ImagineH2O #Collaboration #Sustainability #WaterSolutions

💫 #HIRING NOW! 💫 New month = new jobs. Check out the latest roles in water and tech posted to our Water Tech Jobs Board. 💧Program Success Manager, Sustainability and more open roles at Arable: https://lnkd.in/gYqnv4nD  💧Applications Engineer at Epic Cleantec: https://lnkd.in/g3RXB3bK  💧Senior Research/Program Officer at Aquaya: https://lnkd.in/gjMasP6y  💧Android Test Automation Engineer at Bevi: https://lnkd.in/gS2NtZSf #nowhiring #watertech #waterjobs #techjobs #watertechjobs #jobs

Please consider supporting us on #GivingTuesday. Individuals play a powerful role in Imagine H2O's approach to solving #water challenges through innovation. Thank you to all those who volunteer and contribute to our organization's success! https://lnkd.in/g3fP5tvY #imagineh2o #waterinnovation #nonprofit