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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

?? NOW HIRING! ?? Have you missed these? Check out the newest roles in water and tech posted to Imagine H2O’s Water Tech Jobs Board. ??Recruiting Coordinator and more open roles at Bevi: https://lnkd.in/gYDqQqaV? ??Wastewater Project Manager Epic Cleantec: https://lnkd.in/gQRYnDTH? ??Head of Business Development and more open roles at Infinite Cooling: https://lnkd.in/gkRtEdGw? ??Project Engineer and more open roles at CREW Carbon: https://lnkd.in/gf3jDtj7? ??Mechanical Engineer and more open roles at H2nanO: https://lnkd.in/gUPUvCta? ??HSEQ & Production Engineer at WASE (￡38K-46K): https://lnkd.in/gs4yJksP? ??Production Control Manager at ElectraMet: https://lnkd.in/gSdkYDdg? ??Electrical Engineer at Hydroleap: https://lnkd.in/gbFeiKkS? ??Sales Engineer at Ainwater (contract): https://lnkd.in/gtAyQxnY #hiring #nowhiring #watertech #waterjobs #techjobs #watertechjobs #jobs

In this month's news: ?? Learn about the latest water industry trends, including insights from the White House Water Security and Climate Resilience Innovation Roundtable. ?? Read about our startups making headlines in Engineering News-Record and Fast Company. ???? Explore exciting career opportunities on our Water Tech Job Board. ?? Discover how Imagine H2O fosters collaboration with industry leaders like Kurita Water Industries. #imagineh2o #waternews #accelerator

The future of water is being shaped by innovation, and we're proud to be a part of it! Honored to be featured in Engineering News-Record, showcasing how Imagine H2O and other incubators are driving the next wave of water solutions, including GWT's innovative project with the city of Pasco, WA. "The (Pasco) facility will enable the reuse of approximately 1.5 billion of gallons of wastewater per year and will produce enough renewable natural gas to supply more than 4,500 homes in the state annually." - Martin Gross (Founder & CEO of GWT) Check out the article by ENR Senior Editor, Pam McFarland:? https://lnkd.in/gMDX6jn5

?? Imagine H2O is here at the Kurita Innovation Hub! Our unique, expanded partnership with Kurita Group is paving a new way for our water startups to navigate industry, designed with a focus on scoping trials with the right technical and commercial teams. Building off a longstanding relationship that started in 2016, this week marks the beginning of a?deeper, more meaningful collaboration with Kurita globally: ?? Live Product Showcase – Global Kurita teams visited with our entrepreneurs and interacted with their technologies in action ?? Inaugural Kurita Demo Day – 4 IH2O startups co-presented their solutions and projects with Kurita staff in addition to an IH2O-led deep dive on the 2024-25 water innovation landscape ?? Project Development Meetings – Dedicated discussions between startups and Kurita project teams to finalize pilot scope and timelines Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/duARZ2xx Imagine H2O Asia Aprisium | H2MO | Hydroleap | TeamSolve

Handwritten, paper-based environmental sample collections are outdated and inefficient, but represent over 99% of the 150-million samples collected annually. SampleServe's digital platform streamlines workflows for all stakeholders – from field technicians to corporate environmental managers – yielding substantial time and cost savings. Through optimized scheduling, chain-of-custody, data management, and reporting, their platform ties all users and data into a central database, allowing for the generation of actionable reports in seconds. SampleServe’s technology saves users an average of 40% to 60% in project management time and expenses while minimizing manual labor and error margins. The efficiencies created in their sampling system are crucial to identifying and addressing environmental hazards that could affect public health. On this Entrepreneur's Day, learn more about Russell Schindler and SampleServe, one the ten startups selected for this year's Accelerator cohort, at www.sampleserve.com. #imagineh2o #accelerator #waterinnovation #futureofwater

Every startup faces these 3 challenges: ?? Finding investors ?? Securing new customers ?? Entering new markets Imagine H2O is the leading water accelerator designed to help startups fast track to success. Over the last decade, we’ve supported 217 entrepreneurs working to scale their business. Startups that have gone through our programs have an 80% survival rate and have collectively raised over $1B in equity capital! Looking for a partner that will support you from Seed to Series B? Submit your application to the 2025 Imagine H2O programs! www.imagineh2o.org/apply #futureofwater #imagineh2o #waterinnovation #accelerator

Cheers to a great year with an awesome group of people! The Imagine H2O 2024 Accelerator Cohort has officially graduated ?? CANN Forecast Capta Hydro CREW Carbon FTD solutions INC OceanWell Open Hydro SampleServe Subeca WASE Wonderkid Multimedia Chris Morrison

In a landmark moment for Epic Cleantec, last week we were invited to the White House as one of only a few select organizations asked to participate in an exclusive roundtable on strengthening national #watersecurity and resilience. It was an honor to contribute to this impactful dialogue, helping shape the actions needed to build a sustainable, resilient #water future for all. Together, we’re driving progress toward meaningful change! This conversation brought together established water industry leaders and investors, including Xylem, XPV Water Partners, WestWater Research, Brown and Caldwell, Veralto, Pentair, Inframark, VICO Infrastructure, Burnt Island Ventures, Heartland, and DCVC, alongside key organizations and foundations like the Water Environment Federation, Imagine H2O, THE WALTON FAMILY CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOUNDATION INC, The Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the Environmental Policy Innovation Center. Also participating were key government agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Security Council, The White House, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and the USDA. Read more about the roundtable here: https://lnkd.in/gcr776C5

75% of global freshwater withdrawals come from surface water, fueling agriculture, industry, and municipalities. Many surface water distribution networks operate between 35% and 90% efficiency, presenting a critical opportunity to boost water security, especially in stressed basins. Capta Hydro’s specialized hardware and software solutions empower infrastructure managers with better tools to capture, analyze, and manage surface water data – leading to improved water distribution management and millions of cubic meters of water reclaimed. By enhancing basin-wide water security, Capta Hydro helps cities and companies to reach their water stewardship and replenishment goals, improve ecosystem flows and increase availability of drinking water. Learn more about Capta Hydro, one the ten startups selected for this year's Accelerator cohort, at https://lnkd.in/gDSctbcz. #imagineh2o #accelerator #waterinnovation #futureofwater