📍 Tuesday, May 5th | 4:30 – 7:30 PM | The Old Post Office, The Penthouse, 433 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607
The Great Lakes region is home to 20% of the world's fresh surface water, and the startups solving its biggest challenges are right here.
Join us for Startup Showcase: Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator, hosted as part of Chicago Water Week — an evening of bold pitches and real conversations with the innovators, founders, and leaders defining the future of water technology.
🌊 Startup Showcase: Founders from our Winter 2026 cohort take the stage to pitch their breakthrough solutions tackling the Great Lakes region's most pressing water challenges.
🍸 Network: After the pitches, enjoy drinks and networking with sweeping views of the surrounding skyline at the Meadow rooftop — meet the founders, swap ideas with water tech professionals, and build relationships with the innovators shaping what's next.
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