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Imagine H2O Accelerator

Zero-equity program helping early-stage water startups commercialize and enter new markets.

Organizer: Imagine H2O
Deadline: December 19, 2025 (in 2 months)
Category: Accelerator
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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The Imagine H2O Accelerator stands as a leading platform for early-stage startups tackling critical water challenges through technology and innovation. This zero-equity program is designed to help entrepreneurs transform promising ideas into scalable solutions, offering access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and global networks that drive sustainable impact in the water sector.

Program Overview

Program Focus and Objectives

  • Supports early-stage startups advancing solutions for water management, access, quality, and sustainability.
  • Offers a zero-equity structure, allowing founders to retain ownership while accessing valuable support.
  • Provides tailored mentorship, industry exposure, investor connections, and pilot funding to help startups commercialize and expand internationally.
  • Designed to accelerate technologies addressing climate resilience, clean water access, wastewater management, and circular economy models.

Target Audience and Eligibility

  • Open to global applicants, including founders and teams based in all African countries.
  • Ideal for Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A stage startups ready to scale innovative water technologies.
  • Welcomes companies from diverse sectors including WaterTech and ClimateTech.

Key Benefits

  • Access to a global network of industry experts, investors, and utilities.
  • Opportunities for pilot funding and real-world project validation.
  • Visibility and credibility through a globally recognized water innovation platform.
  • Dedicated mentorship and business development support tailored to each company’s growth stage.

Timeline and Application Details

  • Applications Open: 12 November 2025
  • Applications Close: 19 December 2025
  • All timelines are global, with no geographic restrictions for participation.

The Imagine H2O Accelerator continues to foster a thriving ecosystem for water innovation by empowering entrepreneurs to deliver scalable, sustainable, and impactful solutions. Startups seeking to transform how water is managed and distributed worldwide can gain critical exposure and resources through this established, globally recognized accelerator.

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