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Imagine H2O

Imagine H2O Accelerator

Gives early-stage water startups worldwide a zero-equity accelerator with mentors and investor access.

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Sixteen years into the program, Imagine H2O has supported 190 startups with an 80 percent survival rate, and its alumni have raised more than $1.3 billion in early-stage funding. The cohort experience has three parts: startup development through a mentor network, virtual training led by industry experts and personalized support; ecosystem access to the Tech Adopters network, the investor network a

Imagine H2O looks for early-stage water-technology startups worldwide, across areas like treatment, reuse, desalination and monitoring. It wants companies incorporated within the last seven years, still under $5 million in annual revenue and under $10 million raised.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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