WaterTech Futures 2.0: Unlocking Critical Minerals From Industrial Water
Hosted by ClimateHaven’s Water Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Wilson Sonsini, Xylem, Burnt Island Ventures, and Echo River Capital.
WaterTech Futures returns to New York Climate Week, bringing together more than 200 people across water technology, industry, investment, utilities, and climate innovation for an evening of industry perspectives, startup discovery, and networking.
As demand for critical minerals accelerates, recovering valuable materials from industrial water streams is emerging as an important opportunity at the intersection of water, energy, and resource security. During New York Climate Week, we are bringing together the companies, investors, and innovators working to turn that opportunity into commercial reality.
Industry Panel: Unlocking Critical Minerals from Industrial Water
Hear from leaders across water, mining, energy, and industry on where they see the strongest commercial opportunities, what is driving investment and deployment, and what technologies need to demonstrate to move from pilot to scale.
Expect a candid conversation on customer needs, project economics, technical requirements, and the partnerships needed to bring new solutions to market.
Xylem Innovation Challenge Startup Showcase
Meet the six finalists of the 2026 Xylem Innovation Challenge through rapid-fire pitches featuring emerging technologies in critical mineral recovery.
Following the pitches, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the founders, learn more about their technologies, and connect around potential pilots, partnerships, and investment.
The evening will also include plenty of time for open networking with leaders from across the water, industrial, investment, and climate technology ecosystem.
Meet the Hosts
ClimateHaven’s Water Innovation Hub: Accelerating the commercialization and deployment of water technologies through pilots, industry partnerships, data, and capital.
Wilson Sonsini: Premier law firm supporting technology companies and investors across the innovation ecosystem.
Xylem: Global water technology leader helping utilities, industries, and communities address critical water challenges.
Burnt Island Ventures: Water-focused venture capital firm backing entrepreneurs building the future of water.
Echo River Capital: Early-stage investor advancing technologies that digitize, decarbonize, and decentralize the water cycle.
Yale: Leading research university advancing innovation in water, climate, and sustainability through initiatives like Yale Planetary Solutions.
Regional Water Authority: Public water utility bringing new water technologies into real-world operation.