Water tech startups face unique hurdles, from regulatory complexities to infrastructure demands and market adoption challenges. This session brings together experts from gener8tor, Cleveland Water Alliance, and Current to explore how each organization supports emerging water technologies.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- gener8tor’s accelerator and investment framework, helping startups secure funding and scale.
- Cleveland Water Alliance’s technology validation, policy advocacy, and industry partnerships to bridge gaps between innovation and adoption.
- Current’s integrated blue economy strategy—spanning research, commercialization, and workforce development—to advance long-term impact through its NSF-supported Great Lakes ReNEW coalition.
Join us to learn how these organizations collaborate to foster a thriving ecosystem for water innovation.
Who Should Attend & Why:
This event is ideal for water technology entrepreneurs and startups seeking insights and connections to help scale their innovations. Investors and venture capitalists will gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the water tech space, discovering high-potential startups for investment. Corporate leaders in water and sustainability sectors will benefit from networking opportunities and discussions on how to support and collaborate with emerging water technologies. Lastly, researchers and academics focused on water innovation will gain valuable knowledge on translating research into viable solutions and exploring commercialization pathways. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to drive impactful change in the water innovation ecosystem.
Event Agenda
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM: Brunch & Networking
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM: Panel Discussion: Navigating Water Startup Success
- 10:15 – 10:45 AM: Startup Showcase from gener8tor’s Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator
- 10:45 – 11:30 AM: Open Q&A & Networking
