Xylem Innovation Labs

??Startup & Multinational Collaboration: Can it Help Scale Innovations? XIL's Director of Partnerships Accelerator, Oliver Puckering was at Aquatech Amsterdam this week sharing how Xylem and Xylem Innovation Labs is working WITH startups to help de-risk technology adoption ?? for our customers. ?? Not everyone agrees (and that's ok)! There are so many differences between startups and multinationals - of course it won't be love ?? at first sight. There can be a learning curve when "dating" in partnership, especially considering differing priorities, resources, speed and agility, and THE BIG ONE willingness to take on risk. But those differences can also provide opportunities for mutual benefits and fresh perspectives??! ??Communication is key??. Startups shouldn't be afraid to express their needs in the partnership! It's essential to not only listen to each other but also to understand what your customers need to ensure the partnership is the right fit from cultural, business, and future perspectives. Huge kudos to fellow panelists ?? Tom Williams (Enebio Ltd), Eliza Roberts (Microsoft), Karina Pe?a (FieldFactors), and Will Sarni for providing such a great conversation and amazing insights! #xylem #letssolvewater #AquaTech2025 #AquaTechInnovationForum #waterinnovation #corporateinnovation #corporateventurecapital #partnerships #openinnovation #Accelerator #startups

??We are loving this series of Oliver Puckering and his Water.org socks! ?? These socks are not only fashionable, but are "Socks that Give Water ??", a partnership between Water.org ?? and Conscious Step ??! ??: https://lnkd.in/gy7Tf7vq #xylem #letssolvewater #waterinnovation #watermark #SocksThatGiveWater

?? Congratulations to this year's The Water Council BREW 2.0 Cohort! ??

?? We love these insights from Isle Utilities Benjamin Tam! We couldn't agree more that to move the needle forward we need "If we want real impact, we need better alignment, earlier engagement, and more flexible financing. No more pilots that go nowhere—we need clear pathways to full deployment." That is why we continue to support programs and partners like Isle Utilities and Trial Reservoir ?? .

Last but not least on our shortlist for Water Technology Company of the Year, it’s Xylem, setting the pace in water's digital revolution. Enhancing their Xylem Vue integrated software and analytics platform with a majority stake in Idrica, they also committed to climate adaptation through investing in WaterEquity's Water and Climate Resilience Fund. Xylem Vue empowers water managers with an unrivalled suite of tools providing a single view of utility performance, breaking down traditional operational silos. The firm helps over 300 customers worldwide solve diverse issues from operational resilience to cutting water losses and controlling pollution. With its digital prowess, Xylem leads the battle against non-revenue water. They've helped cities like Hot Springs, Arkansas reduce non-revenue water by 50%, and Monterrey, Mexico realize 37% water savings by identifying hidden leaks. An unquestionable commitment to innovation has seen Xylem investing an extra $50 million in corporate venture capital into water, while its Innovation Lab helps foster the best water technology start-ups. Recognizing that no single technology can solve water's biggest issues, Xylem has supercharged its R&D efforts to meet emerging demands. Who will take your pick for Water Tech Company of the Year at the?#GlobalWaterAwards 2025? Voting is open until 31 March, with results coming 13 May in Paris, at #GWS2025. #WaterTechnology #DigitalWater #Innovation

???? Happy International Women’s Day! Pictured below is this year’s Xylem Executive Development Program and senior leadership team. It blew me away that our cohort was >50% women. A first for any leadership environment I’ve been in not specifically geared toward women. An incredible testament for the direction we are moving in, but one that we mustn’t take for granted and have to continue to build with intention. A few actions I pledge to continue in my daily professional life — ??????Mentor early to mid-career women in STEM ??????Ensure diverse recruiting practices ????♀?Advocate for and celebrate the achievements of all team members Welcome other actionable ideas we can implement to support women in the workplace ?? #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninTech #WomenofWater

It was great to attend the SVB & SwitchPitch Innovation Boston Event last night exploring corporate/startup partnerships – a topic that I live every day in my role as an Innovation Manager with Xylem Innovation Labs (XIL). A lot of interesting points and experiences shared. The four that struck me the most from Christopher Leary, Scott Weller, Mark Pacelle, and Michael Goldstein: ?? The different viewpoints on product readiness between corporations and startups ?? Value of sponsorship (especially at a high level ?P/L owner level) in an organization and in increasing the “surface area” of who is engaging – for us in XIL, one of the key tasks that we focus on. ?? The benefit for corporations to have a central team providing structure and process in engaging with outside innovators ?? The value in straightforward questions upfront to ensure alignment on items such as what does joint success look like, what info is required for the next decision to be made, and what will timelines need to be. Point 3 describes XIL really well - I promise it wasn’t myself who made it! Looking forward to continuing to learn what can help Xylem and innovators partner and appreciate everyone sharing their insights.

?? We are so excited to join this year's The Water Council Tech Challenge! ??The challenge is now open and we can't wait to learn about the technologies from the Spring Challenge! #xylem #letssolvewater #openinnovation #techchallenge #waterinnovation #advancedsensing #contaminantremoval

?? Meet Sivan Zamir ???and Max Storto at Global Corporate Venturing's GCVI Summit 2025! Whether you're interested in discussing the latest advancements in water??, exploring collaboration opportunities ??, or networking with industry leaders??; meet the team leading innovation and venture at Xylem with Xylem Innovation Labs! ?? And you won't want to miss Sivan Zamir ??? chat with Maija Palmer! ?? Wading Through: Water Innovation Explored ???Session Date:?Thursday, March 20 at 8:15AM #xylem #letssolvewater #GCVI2025 #waterinnovation #corporateinnovation #corporateventurecapital #partnerships #openinnovation #Accelerator #waterinvestment

?? Decarbonization is Reshaping the Water Sector—Are You Ready? ?? Regulations, cost efficiencies, and evolving industry benchmarks are driving water utilities and industrial users to take urgent climate action. At Xylem, we recognize this challenge—and we’re committed to being part of the solution. ?? Our 2025 Climate Action Plan is a blueprint for meaningful change, designed to help our customers reduce emissions, optimize operations, and advance sustainability. Here’s how: ? Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets aligned with global climate goals ? Customer-Focused Climate Solutions to cut operational emissions and enhance efficiency ? Decarbonization Strategies including renewables, circular economy, and smart water tech ? Climate Risk & Resilience Assessments to strengthen supply chain and infrastructure resilience Let’s collaborate! We invite water utilities, industrial partners, and stakeholders to join the conversation: ?? What are your biggest decarbonization challenges? ?? How can we support your sustainability goals? ?? Let’s work together to drive impact and build a low-carbon future. ?? Read the full article here below to learn more ??Read Xylem full Climate Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/djeU6Uss Xylem #letssolvewater #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #WaterSustainability #partnership #clientsustainability #NetZero #SustainableInnovation #Collaboration