Imagine H2O - Prizes

Why Enter?

We’ve gotten commitments for funding for at least half of our seed round that have come directly or indirectly from the Imagine H2O competition

Rob Steiner, CEO, WaterSmart Software

Water's Scarcity Spells Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

New York Times, 3.21.11

Entering provides you with much more than an opportunity to win prizes. It's your opportunity to change the world, and to get help from a network of leading people and institutions to support you. The competition process connects entrants to a global ecosystem for water innovation and provides expert feedback from some of the industry's leading investors, engineers and experts.

All Participants will receive:

Feedback and coaching on their business plans, networking and team-building opportunities, as well as guidance on start-up basics
An opportunity to find team members for their plans from the Imagine H2O network
Exposure to the opportunity in water efficiency businesses and water innovation through Imagine H2O seminars and workshops
Access to events with fellow competition participants as well as world leading water experts, investors, executives, and governmental and non-profit stakeholders.

Winners receive*

Cash prizes
In-kind legal services from Cooley LLP
In-kind services from PwC
Introductions to beta customers, financiers, and go-to-market partners via the Imagine H2O Accelerator

Publicity at the Imagine H2O Showcase

* See official competiton terms for current competition

For more information, join the Imagine H2O Community.

Former CO River Wetlands
Photo Courtesy of Robert Dawson