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 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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