10 Water-Tech Start-Ups Set To Take 2018 By Storm
10 emerging water-tech companies have been selected to pitch their solutions at the upcoming World Water-Tech North America summit in Toronto.
The 5th annual World Water-Tech North America summit is set to take place from November 2-3, and will welcome 250 municipalities, private utilities, corporate investors, engineering giants and technology companies to Toronto, Canada.
Each year, the summit invites ten of the most innovative technology companies to pitch over the course of two days. Showcasing their ground-breaking solutions to an audience of investors, partners and customers, the presenters will be put through their paces by a panel of judges who will dish out expert advice and feedback.
Attendees at the summit will be looking for the very best in low-energy wastewater treatment, resource recovery, re-use, data analytics and the IoT.
“This year our delegates were eager to hear from emerging solutions from across the globe with the ability to tackle the most critical water issues,” comments Jennie Moss, Managing Director of Rethink Events. “Our companies have travelled not only from Canada and the US, but also from Israel, Norway, Greece and The Netherlands. We’re excited to welcome such a diverse portfolio of companies and it certainly aligns with our objectives of being an international event.”
Here’s a snapshot of this year’s line-up:
EFC Separations: EFC Separations treats high salinity waters (brines, waste waters etc) for salt and/or water recovery. Eutectic Freezing Concentration (EFC) consumes less energy than evaporative techniques, does not require anti-scaling and anti-corrosion chemicals and can handle heat-sensitive streams such as food streams or fermentation liquids with east sensitive components.
Foundry Spatial: Foundry Spatial is an environmental science firm that builds helpful tools that turn raw data into meaningful information for smart resource decision-making. Their map-based online tools support resource managers in making wise decision based on accurate science.
HIAS: HIAS is a municipal water and wastewater company from Hamar, Norway, established in 1972 to restore Lake Mjosa to normal quality after decades of severe eutrophication problems. HIAS developed the first full-scale plant using Cambi Thermal Hydrolysis Process (Cambi THP), which has revolutionized the handling of sludge and organic waste around the world.
International Wastewater Systems: International Wastewater Systems was founded in 2010 in Vancouver, B.C. by a team of technical and engineering professionals. The business is engaged in the Design, Build, Finance and Operation processes of implementing wastewater thermal energy exchange systems, at the individual building level as well as via district heating/cooling.
Island Water Technologies: Island Water Technologies (IWT) is a wastewater technology company specializing in modular, low-energy, chemical free treatment solutions and real-time bio-electrode sensor technologies for improved wastewater system monitoring and control.
Nuleaf Tech: NuLeaf is a bioinspired company that harnesses the power of nature to turn waste into a resource. Its product, the NuTree, recycles wastewater to create clean, reusable and nutrient-rich water. It further integrates vertical farming to grow crops. A single compact, self-powered unit can comprehensively treat 1,000s of liters a day while being odorless and cost-effective.
RWEDI Solutions: RWEDI Solutions is a pre-revenue original equipment manufacturer. The energy efficient, low-cost RWEDI Water pre-treatment system is based on Argonne National Laboratory’s patented “resin-wafer” material. Its target market is cooling tower operators at institutions in the Southwestern U.S. who suffer from increasing water costs.
StormPal: Storm Pal Inc. has patented the “Storm Pal Interceptor” which is an in-situ treatment system designed to remove deleterious substances from storm sewer effluent prior to discharge to City sewer systems and receiving water bodies. The goal of Storm Pal is to enhance the quality of storm water being discharged and to protect aquatic environments.
Utilis: Utilis has developed a patented technology to find underground potable water leaks using satellite images. The product offers utilities a more efficient and cost-effective methodology to look for leaks as it scans an entire system at once and can pinpoint existing leaks.
WINGS ICT Solutions: WINGS ICT Solutions focuses on the development of software for the water, energy, smart cities, food safety, health, transportation and finance sectors through advanced wireless, cloud/IoT, big data and security technologies.
The technology showcase sessions act as a fantastic launch pad for growth and investment with previous companies including OXYMEM, Algal Scientific and Water Planet.
To view the full program, including speakers and sponsors, visit http://www.worldwatertechnorthamerica.com/
About World Water-Tech North America Summit
The World Water-Tech North America Summit is an annual summit organized by UK-based Rethink Events in partnership with WaterTAP. The summit focuses on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies by municipalities and utilities to meet future water demand, and brings together 200+ senior industry executives for two days of networking and discussion.
About Rethink Events
UK-based Rethink Events organizes world-renowned business summits for entrepreneurs and investors in sustainable food, agriculture, energy and water. For more information, visit www.rethinkevents.com.
About WaterTAP Ontario
The Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) was established in 2010 by the Government of Ontario. It brings private sector experience and guidance to helping water industry entrepreneurs gain access to the resources they need to successfully commercialize their products and services and grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.watertapontario.com.
About Ontario Water Technology Sector
Ontario is Canada’s financial and industrial centre, a thriving world water technology hub and an established gateway to North and South American markets. Ontario regularly plays host to public and private sector water interests from countries across the world. Ontario is home to more than 900 water technology companies, supported by over 200 research centres, incubators, accelerators and programs that encourage innovative water and waste water technologies and services. Ontario contains or borders on about one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. Several of its water sector technology clusters, including membrane filtration and ultraviolet disinfection, are world leaders.
Source: Rethink Events