“Participating in BREW 2.0 isn’t just an opportunity; it’s a necessity for water scale-ups looking to make a splash in the industry.”
-Johnny Gunneng, CEO, InfoTiles
brew 2.0 HELPS MARKET-READY WATER TECH STARTUPS SCALE AND GROW
As a late-stage water tech innovator, you’ve laid the groundwork: You have the idea, you’ve done the research and development, you’ve launched a product and you’re ready for the market.
What now?
Now, you’re ready for BREW 2.0. The Business, Research and Entrepreneurship in Water (BREW) Accelerator 2.0 is a next-stage post-accelerator created to help young companies build connections and grow their company’s capacity. This virtual and in-person hybrid program focuses on expert-led sales and growth training tailored for water tech businesses. Afterward, participants have access to ongoing training opportunities to continue their growth trajectory. Participation is free other than travel expenses.
Check out our list of frequently asked questions to see if BREW 2.0 is right for your company. Click here for the terms and conditions of our innovation programs.
Applications for the 2026 cohort of BREW 2.0 are now closed. Watch for an announcement of the cohort soon!
meet our 2026 brew 2.0 cohort
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Filter management
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Transform spent biomass into nutrients and feed |
Freeze concentration technology turning waste water into fertilizer
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Drinking water filter module
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| AI decision-making for wastewater and stormwater |
AI infrastructure decision-making for drinking water |
Wastewater Market Intelligence Platform |
Rainwater monitoring system |
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Solids removal system
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Water availability prediction platform to optimize water abstraction |
Targeted quantum chemistry discovery and production |
| Click here to see previous participants in BREW 2.0 and our original BREW Accelerator. |
BREW 2.0 sponsors
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Ongoing access to The Water Council’s global expert staff to help build connections and open business opportunity doors, as well as access to more than 200 water technology companies and partners in our global network.
- Targeted virtual programming and an in-person week in Milwaukee, culminating in a pitch event broadcast around the world to potential investors.
- Opportunity to lease a desk in the Global Water Center’s Oasis coworking space with access to lab space and conference rooms.
- Connections to potential demonstration sites, including utilities, businesses and universities.
- One year complimentary membership to The Water Council.
Is BREW 2.0 for you?
Ideal participants have already successfully participated in one or more accelerator programs, are market-ready or in-market with early sales and are ready to grow. The program focuses on businesses with products and components related to water quality and quantity, including water and wastewater, agriculture, watershed management, hydropower, sensors, data management and other software solutions.
“Our participation in the BREW was critical to developing our understanding of the North American water technology market.”
–Wayne Byrne, Managing Director of Oxymem in Ireland, acquired by Dow in early 2020
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