The wincubator Joins The Smart Water Networks Forum To Fuel Focus On Smart Water Investments

The wincubator to join the leading global hub for the smart water and wastewater sector

The wincubator, a Berlin-based corporate innovation and investment vehicle focused on supporting growth-stage startups and young enterprises working at the intersection of smart buildings and water innovation, has announced that it has joined the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), the leading global hub for the smart water and wastewater sector.

With worsening water scarcity and aging water infrastructure now major global threats, the wincubator is focused on supporting new enterprises working within the following areas of water innovation:

• Water treatment
• Wastewater treatment
• Water leakages
• Desalination
• Irrigation
• Smart Farming
• Water data analytics
• Hydropower
• Sanitation & hygiene innovation
• Fresh water supply & access

“Given our growing interest and focus on startups and institutions leveraging new technologies and digitalization within the water sector, we’re thrilled to work with the SWAN Forum to engage with leading global players from across the industry” said Alexander Hain, Head of the wincubator. “We are witnessing a move towards a more sustainable urban future and the global water industry is actively seeking smart technologies to more effectively diverse environmental, economic and social challenges. The wincubator is looking to be at the forefront in supporting leading solution providers.”

“A smart water future will depend on a resilient and ambitious investment community, one that is dedicated to advancing the use of smart water technologies and understands its ultimate benefit in driving global best practices across utilities” said Amir Cahn, Executive Director of the SWAN Forum. “By welcoming the wincubator to the SWAN network, we strongly believe their experiences and unique focus will help move the smart water industry forward.”

About The wincubator
Wilo is a leading German manufacturer of high-tech pumps and pump systems around the world. The wincubator is how Wilo connects to the startup world. The wincubator focuses on supporting startups that are developing innovative digital solutions, technologies and business models focused on ‘Smart Urban Areas’. United by their vision for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future, the wincubator works with industry experts and financial partners on strategic investment and co-creation opportunities.

About The SWAN Forum
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the leading global hub for the smart water sector, accelerating the awareness and adoption of data-driven technologies in water and wastewater networks worldwide. A non-profit organisation, SWAN brings together key players in the water sector to collaborate and share knowledge while offering access to cutting-edge research, global networking opportunities, and the ability to proactively influence the future of the water industry. Learn more at https://www.swan-forum.com/ and about our annual, flagship event – the SWAN 2018 Conference (May 21-22, Barcelona) here: http://www.swan2018.com.