WEF and Imagine H2O Partner to Advance Water Entrepreneurship

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced a new partnership with Imagine H2O, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization that hosts a global business plan competition and an accelerator program for water startups. Through this initiative, WEF will provide strategic support and resources to the Imagine H2O competition and its winners, encouraging entrepreneurs to turn water challenges into innovative business opportunities.

“WEF recognizes that collaboration within the entrepreneurial community is an integral part of pursuing innovative approaches to water management, “ said WEF Executive Director Jeff Eger. “We applaud Imagine H2O’s efforts to cultivate entrepreneurship and support business creation in the sector.”

As part of the agreement, WEF will look for opportunities to encourage technical and business professionals to act as mentors for Imagine H2O’s winning companies and help publicize the competition and winners in its publications and relevant marketing efforts.

“This partnership allows Imagine H2O to introduce promising entrepreneurs and startups to the largest network of water quality professionals in the world,” said Scott Bryan, Imagine H2O’s director of operations.

Winners of Imagine H2O’s Wastewater Prize will also be featured at WEFTEC 2012 later this year in New Orleans.