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

Happy holidays from the Imagine H2O team! Read on for highlights from the year, new job postings, and exciting news from the Portfolio. #imagineh2o #waterinnovation

🌊 Facing water scarcity? Dragan Tutic, CEO of Oneka Technologies, has a solution – and it's powered by the ocean! Learn how this Imagine H2O portfolio company is using wave energy to create sustainable freshwater for coastal communities. Watch now on Liquid Assets: The Business of Water! #WaterScarcity #ClimateInnovation #ImagineH2O

2024 was a standout year for Imagine H2O in Asia! 💧 We are actively managing 10 projects with portfolio companies across the region through our global Water Innovation Pilot Fund (supported by the The Coca-Cola Foundation and Oceankind). 🤝 From Imagine H2O Asia’s Philippines launch to a new partnership in Japan (with Kurita Group), our team built new capabilities to support our startups on the ground in target markets. 🌏 Alongside our partners Enterprise Singapore and PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, we used our Singapore hub to connect entrepreneurs to new mentors and customers as they scale their water solutions in Asia We are excited to grow our impact in the coming year, stay tuned!

💫 #HIRING NOW! 💫 As we look toward the end of the year, check out the latest roles in water and tech posted to Imagine H2O’s Water Tech Jobs Board. 💧 Client Management Specialist at Ossus Biorenewables: https://lnkd.in/dwJ9curi  💧 Analytics Developer at Pani https://lnkd.in/dQYpAQiz  💧 Marketing Designer and more open roles at Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd. Integrity: https://lnkd.in/dEHpDVby  💧 Business Development Manager at Datatecnics: https://lnkd.in/dymhMhdu  💧 Machine Learning Engineer at Floodbase: https://lnkd.in/d5Wk7RMz  💧 Solution Consultant at Transcend: https://lnkd.in/dBR3B5Gk  💧 Associate Front-End Developer at StormHarvester: https://lnkd.in/dvAqgVBK  💧 Junior Accountant at SENTRY: https://lnkd.in/dGPXpH8Q  💧 Manufacturing Technician and more open roles at Ayyeka Recruitment: https://lnkd.in/dcniq5TD

Imagine H2O has created a global ecosystem to support entrepreneurs with transformative ideas in the water sector. Startups – don’t miss your chance to join us as we transform the future of water, applications to our 2025 programs close tomorrow! www.imagineh2o.org/apply #futureofwater #imagineh2o #waterinnovation

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 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