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The hub supports emerging innovation in water technologies such as wastewater management, water filtration, PFAS treatment, industrial decarbonization, green chemistry, and ocean-based carbon removal.
ClimateHaven and the Regional Water Authority, New Haven’s local water utility, have partnered to develop the Water Innovation Hub, a dynamic center for entrepreneurs rapidly advancing novel technologies addressing water-related challenges in our ecosystem.
The goal of the hub is to enable companies to pilot and test their solutions while bolstering the emerging blue economy sector in Connecticut, providing partners a collaborative hub for advancements in water technology.
The Water Innovation Hub-launched by ClimateHaven in collaboration with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA)-is seeking innovative, field-ready technologies for a paid pilot program addressing urgent water infrastructure challenges. We’re offering a pilot opportunity with $30,000 in non-dilutive funding, access to RWA infrastructure and operational data, and strategic support from ClimateHaven’s expert network.
Milestone
Date
LOI Form Opens:
May 15, 2025
Full Application Opens:
May 28, 2025
Application Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Finalist Interviews:
August 4–22, 2025
Pilot Negotiations Begin:
August 22, 2025
Awardee Announced:
September 15, 2025
Pilot Kickoff Window:
September–October 2025
Not sure if your technology is a fit? Submit a short form and we’ll follow up within one week.
Interest FormEligible teams will be invited to submit a full proposal starting May 28.
Application Form
The Hub provides startups with an engagement model that offers a clear roadmap to pilot and de-risk technologies. Startups gain access to RWA infrastructure and other key resources, allowing for rapid validation and refinement. Data and case studies from these pilots will support commercialization and increase investor confidence in scaling emerging solutions.
As a knowledge hub for water tech, the WIH compiles critical insights, success metrics, and data from pilot programs to accelerate learning across the sector. By bridging startups, investors, and key stakeholders, the hub facilitates industry-wide knowledge exchange and ensures that emerging technologies are backed by real-world performance data.
The Hub connects venture capitalists, corporate investors, and industry leaders to accelerate investment in early-stage water startups. By providing technology validation and fostering investor confidence, the Hub facilitates initial equity investments while supporting entrepreneurs in securing both non-dilutive funding and strategic capital.
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