Opportunity for Early and Growth Stage Companies
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Early and growth stage companies with innovative solutions for the water industry are invited to apply for an opportunity to share their innovations at the Annual Conference as part of the Innovation Pavilion.
Up to 11 emerging water businesses will be selected to share their innovations, get input from potential investors and customers, explore pilot opportunities, attend technical sessions, and have their technology advertised to the NEWEA community of over 2,100 members through conference communications. Selected companies will receive a free tabletop exhibit in the Innovation Pavilion and up to two (2) two-day (Monday and Tuesday) registrations to showcase their solution and attend innovation technical sessions at the Annual Conference. Past participants have included BioBot, Aclarity, Cambrian, Clean Water Ops and Pelleton Renewables.
Please submit a brief overview of your company, explanation of your solution and its maturity, and current customer and revenue information by using the online form below.
Please submit applications by Friday, December 5, 2025.
Contact the NEWEA Office or Chi Ho Sham, Innovation Committee Chair, with any questions.
If you are an established business that would like to have the opportunity to connect with NEWEA members for all 3 days of the conference, please consider our exhibit booth opportunities