Startups developing innovative solutions for sustainable water management — your moment has arrived.
The Sustainable Water Tech Accelerator 2025 is now accepting applications. Hosted by mHUB Chicago and Current, and backed by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the program is laser-focused on industrial and municipal water tech innovations. It's also a prime gateway to the North American market.
What’s on the table?
- $200,000 investment per startup
- 6-month acceleration in Chicago, with direct access to industry leaders, investors, labs, and strategic partners
- 18 months of post-program support for structured scaling
- Access to 11 prototyping labs and $6M in equipment
- Integration into the Great Lakes ReNEW ecosystem, with over 60 public/private partners in the U.S.
This is more than an accelerator — it’s a launchpad for water tech startups ready to make global impact.