Are you a dynamic aquapreneur aged 18-35, ready to make a splash in the world of water solutions? The World Bank Youth Innovation Challenge: Water Solutions for a New Climate Reality beckons you to join a global movement of innovative minds addressing critical water challenges.
Why participate?
1. Hone your entrepreneurial skills:
- Perfect your pitch to investors.
- Develop a robust business plan.
- Master product-market fit strategies.
- Cultivate a thriving team.
- Learn about early-stage fundraising.
- Navigate the journey from lab to market.
2. Engage with industry experts:
- Pitch your scalable solutions to water tech CEOs, VCs, and impact investors.
- Receive valuable market feedback from water and sanitation utilities, irrigation operators, and other end users.
3. Expand your network:
- Connect with a global community of successful entrepreneurs, water experts, investors, and fellow innovators.
4. Accelerate your growth:
- Access a 6-month Accelerator Program featuring one-on-one mentoring by accomplished Water tech CEOs (exclusive to winners).
What are the global water challenges?
This challenge revolves around four critical water challenges affecting our world:
- Too much water
- Too little water
- Contaminated water
- Mismanaged water
Application details:
Eligible participants are invited to apply by February 23, 2024. The challenge commenced at CoP28 on December 8th, 2023, and will continue until October 2024. It is a collaborative effort by the World Bank’s Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) and Water Global Practice’s Utility of the Future Program. Esteemed partners include CEO Champions from Water-Tech Companies and Outreach and Learning Partners such as Microsoft Philanthropies, Sustainable Oceans Alliance, and World YMCA.
Seize this opportunity to be a catalyst for change in water solutions! Apply now to transform your innovative ideas into impactful solutions.