Waterwise – supported by Thames Water and Anglian Water – is hosting two online collaborative partnership sessions to facilitate connection and partnership building between innovators, water companies and other partners before the 20 October 2026 deadline. These sessions are designed to complement the Ofwat in-person networking session, by allowing time to present ideas and request support, so that face-to-face networking on 10 September can be more productive.
- Session 1: Early Pitches & Speed-Networking (7 September 2026, 3pm-5pm): Innovators present short (3–5 minute) elevator pitches covering their technology/approach across the core WEL2 focus areas. Apply to pitch by 12 noon on Thursday 3 September to secure your slot on the agenda for this session.
- Session 2: Refinement & Partnership Facilitation (29 September 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm): Deep-dive discussions for potential applicants to share refined proposals, outline resource needs (e.g., data sharing, pilot sites, co-funding), and secure final water company support ahead of the 20 October deadline.
How to Participate
Pitch Your Idea: Apply to join the live pitch agenda. Applications will be reviewed against basic WEL2 eligibility criteria. Approved pitches and recordings will also be featured in our shared resource hub.
Submit your application to pitch here
For Water Companies & Industry Observers
Discover Solutions: Evaluate curated, high-potential innovations designed to address customer-side leakage. Efficiently review targeted proposals in one place without the burden of managing isolated requests.
RSVP as an attendee here:
Session 1: Monday 7 September, 3pm – 5pm
Session 2: Tuesday 29 September, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Shared Resource Access
Can’t make the live dates? All registered participants will receive access to a dedicated Google Drive hosting pitch decks and session recordings to facilitate offline partnerships up until the competition deadline.
