Fueling the Next Wave of Water Innovation
mHUB and Current are partnering to support early-stage startups tackling water challenges at scale.
Innovating Water, Together
mHUB, a leading innovation center for hardtech and product development, and Current, the nation’s premier water innovation hub, are joining forces to accelerate water technology solutions for industrial and utility applications.
This strategic collaboration brings together mHUB’s deep expertise in physical product commercialization with Current’s robust water-sector network—positioning startups for long-term success through technical support, real-world testing, and industry engagement.
Read on to learn more about programs within the partnership.
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Co-hosted Programs: From Concept to Commercialization
Startup Roadmap Series:
mHUB and Current are launching a virtual workshops series designed to help early-stage water tech founders move from concept to commercialization. Participants can register for individual classes or join the entire series to explore product-market fit, industry alignment, investment strategy, and product development planning with guidance from expert mentors.
Upcoming Accelerator:
Shortly, mHUB and Current will open applications for a Sustainable Water Tech Accelerator that will provide access to capital, pilot opportunities, and 6-months of programming alongside leading industry voices.
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Virtual Workshop Series
May 15 – Mastering Your Water Tech Product Roadmap: From Prototype to Market
Join mHUB’s Bill Fienup for a hands-on workshop on taking your water tech product from concept to pilot. Learn how to prioritize features, assess customer needs, and build the right technical team. Walk away with a custom roadmap and actionable tools to move your product forward.
May 20 – Fueling Your Growth: Building the Capital Stack for Water Tech Startups
Learn how to build a capital strategy that blends grants, equity, debt, and project financing to support your pilots and early launches. Hear from investors like Julie Greco of Energy Capital Ventures and other funding experts. Walk away with tools to align funding to your milestones and craft a smarter pitch.
May 29 – Turning Pilots into Profits: Unlocking Water Tech Testbeds and Early Deployments
Design pilots that validate your technology and build traction with customers. Experts from Current, Great Lakes ReNEW, and Operation Autopilot will share how to access testbeds, run pilots that matter, and use early results to grow your business.
June 4 – Partnering with Powerhouses: How Startups and Corporates Drive Water Innovation Together
Explore how major corporations scout, fund, and partner with startups in the water sector. This insider panel will reveal how to land pilots, co-develop solutions, and navigate partnerships while protecting your IP and agility.
Coming soon!
What to Expect from the Upcoming Accelerator?
Alongside this co-hosted series of workshops, mHUB and Current will open applications for a cohort-based, equity-based accelerator that will kick-off in the second half of 2025. You can learn more about what the program will entail below, which will mirror mHUB's existing accelerator structure.
Attending classes within the Startup Roadmap Series will gear you up for your accelerator application as you get to know more about the mHUB and Current teams and resources.
- A 6-month hands-on program for startups developing water technologies for industrial and utility applications
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Up to 10 teams selected into the program will receive investment (details forthcoming)
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Access to state-of-the-art prototyping labs and technical support
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Support from a network of industry mentors, operators, and sector experts
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Engagement with Great Lakes ReNEW and its coalition of 60+ partners
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Tailored matchmaking with corporate and utility partners
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