Our Spring Tech Challenge is now open!
We are seeking AI-native technologies that form the building blocks of a cognitive water ecosystem. These AI-native tools and systems should improve how water is sensed, treated, moved, recovered and managed—shifting systems from reactive and fragmented to more reliable, efficient and sustainable. Every submission must include a clear AI element that strengthens prediction, automation, optimization or decision-making.
DEADLINE: April 3, 2026
Learn how winning the Tech Challenge has helped these companies:
Put Your Innovation in Front of Global Industry Leaders
The Tech Challenge is a direct bridge between your breakthrough technology and the world’s most innovative water users. Twice a year, we launch topic-specific challenges designed to find – and fund – the next generation of water tech.
Why Apply? As a finalist, you skip the gatekeepers and present directly to the R&D teams of our corporate sponsors. This is your chance to compete for:
- Up to $10,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding: Seed money to fuel your next milestone.
- Elite Corporate Feedback: Get direct technical critiques from the engineers who define the industry.
- Strategic Partnerships: Unlock opportunities for licensing, investment or joint ventures with global giants.
Join in Leading the Innovation Agenda
Join the industry’s most influential companies in shaping the future of water technology. By sponsoring a Tech Challenge, you position your brand at the center of the global water ecosystem and get first-look access to up-and-coming tech.
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