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Imagine H2O Asia Accelerator

Imagine H2O Inc

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Overview

Imagine H2O Asia Accelerator

Overview: The Asia-Pacific expansion of Imagine H2O's flagship accelerator program, supporting water technology startups across Southeast Asia. Launched in 2019, now in expanded second year and beyond.

Geographic Scope: Southeast Asia, with headquarters in Singapore

Program Location:
Imagine H2O Asia
Singapore Water Exchange
84 Toh Guan Rd E
Singapore 608501

Focus Areas:

  • Water technology innovation across Southeast Asia

  • All water sectors (municipal, industrial, agricultural)

  • Technologies potentially applicable to water (from outside sector)

  • Regional water challenges specific to Southeast Asia

    • Cohort Size: Up to 10 entrepreneurs per year

    Key Features:

  • Singapore as springboard for regional water innovation

  • No equity model (zero-equity)

  • Access to global Imagine H2O network plus regional resources

  • Regional partnership ecosystem

    • Support Provided:

  • Mentorship from industry executives and experts

  • Increased pilot funding awards

  • Travel support for customer discovery

  • Showcasing at Singapore International Water Week

  • Access to 16+ Ecosystem Partners (industry and utility members)

  • Demo Day with sector-wide attendance

  • Connection to 60+ global Beta Partners

  • Access to 200+ global investors

  • Access to 140+ global alumni

  • Eligibility to apply for Urban Water Challenge

  • Networking platform access

    • Program Partners (as of 2020):

  • Enterprise Singapore

  • SUEZ

  • Moya Asia

  • ADB Ventures (Asian Development Bank)

    • Program Track Record:

  • 2019 cohort: 8 water technology startups from North America, Europe, and Singapore

  • Pursuing sales leads across neighboring markets

  • Strong Demo Day attendance and industry engagement

    • Eligibility:

  • Startups developing/operating in Southeast Asia

  • Companies looking to bridge to region for first time

  • Technology startups interested in applying to water sector

  • All company stages considered

    • Selection Approach:

  • Quality of thought prioritized over stage of development

  • Top applicants followed over time and flagged to partners even if not selected

  • Application feedback valuable for company development

    • Background:
    Imagine H2O Asia is described as a "new strategic initiative" engaging Singapore's innovation ecosystem as springboard to solve regional water challenges. Leverages Singapore's water-resilient city model and innovation track record.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Applications submitted through website
    - Apply at www.imagineh2o.org/ih2oasia

    2. Application Evaluation
    - Reviewed by selection committee
    - Quality of thought prioritized over stage
    - Feedback provided to applicants

    3. Cohort Selection
    - Top 10 entrepreneurs selected
    - Selection announcement timing varies by year
    - Top applicants followed even if not selected

      Selection Criteria

    • Quality of founder thinking
    • Water sector potential
    • Regional market opportunity
    • Technology viability
    • Scalability potential

      Applicant Support

    • All applicants receive valuable feedback
    • Top applicants monitored by program and partners
    • Application improves business framing
    • Even non-selected applicants gain industry visibility

    Required Materials

    (Not specified in provided text - refer to application portal at imagineh2o.org/ih2oasia)
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