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The Water Economy Network: Global Challenges – Regional Opportunities
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The Water Economy Network:Global Challenges – Regional Opportunities
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SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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Foundational Analysis (2010) “World Environment Day” Sector (FEC) and Projects (CMU) September 2012
Direct Impact3,000 + Firms
34,000 Jobs (+11% / 04 – 09)$5 Billion + Direct Economic Activity
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Launch of the Water Economy Network (2012)
Form a Network Industry Led A vision based on “Doing” Emphasis on Technology Development, Innovation
and Expanding Market Opportunities
Mission: The Water Economy Network will help regional water sector stakeholders access new water-sector business opportunities, encourage new company formation through innovative technology development and deployment, and attract both national and international water related industry.
Concept
IP Strategy
Commercialization Potential Acceleration
Innovate H2OUp to $10K
Pilot Facilities
Pre-commercialization Commercialization WEN Market
Identify Strategic Partners
Financial Support Early Adopter Pipeline
Scouting for Technologies• Push & Pull• Vetting• Evaluation
WEN BoardIdea Foundry
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Idea Foundry Fellowship 25K-50K
WEN Industry Partners
Diagnosis
Work Plan
Business Development
Acquisition & Commercialization
Board Involvement
• Idea Foundry will present the most qualified applicants to MOU partners for input• Request help from specific partners during accelerator
phase• Test beds, technical support, etc.
• Provide opportunities to work directly with accelerator companies if technology is an appropriate fit• Idea Foundry will always focus on maintaining
confidentiality to protect accelerator companies and MOU partners
1. Water Energy/Nexus2. Storm Water Management3. Waterways
Regional Market Drivers
Energy-Water Nexus (Industrial and Municipal)
Monitoring Treatment Testing Efficiencies
Regional Market Drivers
Storm Water Management
Retrofitting New Technologies Adaptation
Regional Market Drivers
Waterways
Navigation Monitoring Test Beds Hydro
Regional Market Drivers
Role for “TechBelt”
1. Expand Deal Flow – New Technologies2. Industry Participation/Engagement3. Research Partnerships
(Lab/Industry/Universities)
Thank you!
Stephen McKnightVice President
Fourth Economy Consulting
Energy User
Energy Provider
Product Manufacturer
Engineering Consulting
Non-Profit Intermediaries
Higher Ed - Researchers
Join Today!www.watereconomynetwork.org
1.5 Billion Gallons / Per Day - The Allegheny River
PWSA Capacity / 100 MGD
60 to 70 MGD
“A Water Rich Region”
Waterways Projects
Free Flow Power, Inc.Wireless Waterway Network
Regional Market Drivers
