October Newsletter
Imagine H2O
Imagine H2O envisions and builds transformative solutions with the world’s best water entrepreneurs.
Two Weeks Left: Apply to Imagine H2O’s Programs
Water entrepreneurs, take one hour from your next two weeks to apply to Imagine H2O’s 2024 Accelerator Programs. With our unparalleled ecosystem of investors, mentors, tech adopters and our zero equity model, let us be your go-to-partners! The deadline for submission is November 1st.
Follow the steps below to get your application in today:
Know a startup that is ready to jumpstart its business? Nominate them to our programs here.
Pilot Funding Awards
In partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, Imagine H2O announced its first series of pilot projects as part of the Sustainable Access Solution Fund. Our team spent the last few months partnering with our entrepreneurs to design these pilots – from field research, customer buy-in, and technical reviews.
Learn more about the first four innovation pilots awarded to deploy in water-stressed communities in the Philippines, India, and Bangladesh.
IH2O On The Go:
It’s been another busy month at IH2O! See where we’ve been and where we will be. Looking forward to connecting soon!
Grundfos Industrial Sustainability Summit
October 25 & 26
Imagine H2O is excited to attend the GRUNDFOS Sustainability Summit next week. This conference will generate actionable insights and innovative solutions to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and water consumption at industrial facilities. Join Taylor Evans , IH2O Senior Manager, and our startups Ainwater , Sudoc , and Gross-Wen Technologies in Lenexa, Kansas. Sign up today.
Yale Environmental Joy Conference
October 27 & 28
The fifth annual Environmental Joy Conference at Yale is exploring transformative solutions of environmental justice communities. Accelerator Program Manager, Nidhi Menon, will lead the Economics Track, covering topics like, “When the Well Runs Dry: Economics, Finance, and Joy in Water and Mutual Aid”. Learn more.
Aquatech Amsterdam
November 6 - 9
Join Imagine H2O & BlueTech Research at the Innovation Pavilion at Aquatech Amsterdam to learn more about our startups Aclarity , Bluemethane , Rapid Radicals Technology, Inc. , Membrion, Inc. , Sudoc , Gross-Wen Technologies , Orb, ACWA Robotics , iFLUX , ASTERRA , and Aquacycl .
Mark your calendars for The Innovation Forum on November 6 to gather with leaders in the water innovation field. See Imagine H2O companies at "Piecing Together the PFAS Puzzle", "The Role of Clean Water for Clean Energy", and the "Digital Derby". This is a great opportunity to get face-to-face time with water's most innovative thinkers. See the IH2O session lineup.
Community Award Nominees
Congratulations to Aclarity , Sudoc , and Orb on your nominations for the Aquatech Innovation Award. This year, YOU can vote for your favorite innovation to win the Aquatech 2023 Community Award. Cast your vote today.
Happy Hour Invitations
Special invite to all water industry enthusiasts and innovators at Aquatech Amsterdam: Join us for not one, but two networking receptions with our partners. Spaces are limited for these exclusive events, so secure your spot today! Send an email to sonora@imagineh2o.org to express your interest and request an invitation.
🍹 Innovation Happy Hour with ASTERRA
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🥂 BlueTech Research & Imagine H2O Drinks Reception
Vietnam Water Week
Imagine H2O Asia and six of its startups are back from Vietnam Water Week! Over the course of three days, our startups dove deeper into the complexities of Vietnam’s water and wastewater challenges. New potential customers and local pilot opportunities were identified through a dedicated day of curated 1-1 meetings, Startup Demo Day and our Innovation Pavilion.
Vietnam Water Week underscored our commitment to building stronger partnerships with local utilities and businesses, allowing our startups to better access fast-growing and dynamic markets like Vietnam. See the full conference recap to learn more.
Looking Back at WEFTEC
The Imagine H2O team was in full force in Chicago. With 25+ portfolio companies on the show floor, we had a busy and exciting week with our startup and ecosystem partners at WEFTEC.
Welcome Chloe Kuan!
Join us in welcoming Chloe Kuan to the IH2O team! Chloe supports Imagine H2O Asia’s accelerator operations and communications as well as helping build the organization’s growing network of utility and industrial end-users in Southeast Asia. We are excited to continue to grow with Chloe on board!
Prior to joining Imagine H2O, Chloe served as a sustainability intern at an ESG advisory and monitoring firm in Singapore. With an interest in working across sectors on climate and water issues, Chloe also has experience in various roles with local environmental non-profit organizations. Chloe recently graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Yale-NUS College.
Water Tech Jobs Board
Build your career. Transform the future of water.
Looking for a new role or know someone who is? Check out our Water Tech Jobs Board!
If you’re interested in showcasing your jobs on our platform or would like to partner with us, reach out to us at watertechjobs@imagineh2o.org.
Portfolio Highlights
Partner Updates
Imagine H2O Asia is excited to welcome two new utilities to its growing regional Tech Adopters network – Indonesia-based PDAM Surabaya, and Philippines-based Mizu Resources, Inc. We are excited to expand our footprint in the region by partnering with these forward-looking utilities.