Accelerating Innovations To Market
The CWA team is your dedicated partner for:
Creating and commercializing breakthrough water industry solutions
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Expanding your reach within U.S. markets
Accelerating opportunities for global impact
At Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA), we understand the challenges innovators face in bringing water technologies to market. That's why we've established a robust network of testbeds, including the most digitally connected freshwater body in the world – the Smart Lake Erie Watershed (SLEW) – to serve as your ultimate testing facilities.
CWA’s testbed infrastructure provides a unique and vast array of testing profiles for your technology, from farm to factory, utility to faucet. You can test your solution in:
Our smart and connected testbed network offers an unparalleled opportunity to trial your technology in real-world conditions and with actual end-users. We bridge the gap between initial development and commercial deployment (TRL 5+), providing the physical infrastructure and logistical support you need to de-risk your innovation and accelerate its path to market. This includes mitigating risks associated with piloting new technologies, with insurance support available for qualified projects.
Our commitment to your success extends far beyond testing. CWA provides a suite of commercialization support services designed to help you navigate the water industry:
International Soft Landing & US Market Entry:
We facilitate US market entry for international innovators, providing support for establishing US offices, building a US-based workforce, and connecting with manufacturing opportunities in the region
Pilot Partner Circular & Matchmaking
Our bimonthly newsletter, the Pilot Partner Circular, connects market-ready technologies in our portfolio with interested utility, government, and private sector end-users, facilitating direct introductions.
Access to Capital & Partner Referrals
We can help connect you to potential funding opportunities, as well as crucial "soft infrastructure" services like legal, accounting, prototyping, and manufacturing resources.
Market-Driven Entrepreneurial Mentoring
Gain invaluable insights from CWA's experienced Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR).
Visibility through Marketing & Events
Gain visibility for your technologies with potential investors and end-users through various events, webinars, and features designed to showcase innovators in our network.
Whether you're a startup or an established enterprise, you can elevate your innovation through CWA's Water Accelerator Testbeds and Open Innovation Challenges. These programs provide essential opportunities to gather feedback, thoroughly test and trial your technology, and connect with potential customers and end users. We've completed 60+ trials to date, and our waitlist for future deployments is growing rapidly.
As we continue to evolve and develop new technologies that address specific needs in the marketplace, we're immensely grateful for our partnership with Cleveland Water Alliance. They've created an easy avenue not only for innovators to refine and demonstrate their technologies, but also for users to evaluate for themselves what's going to make a positive difference in their proccesses.
- Andrew Luessenhop
Regional Sales Manager
In-Situ Environmental
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