ClimateHaven and the Regional Water Authority, New Haven’s local water utility, have partnered to develop the Water Innovation Hub, a center for entrepreneurs to rapidly advance novel technologies addressing water-related challenges in our ecosystem. The hub supports emerging research on water technologies such as wastewater management, water filtration, PFAS treatment, industrial decarbonization, green chemistry, and ocean-based carbon removal. The goal of the Water Innovation Hub is to enable companies to pilot and test their solutions while bolstering the emerging blue economy sector in Connecticut, providing partners a collaborative space for advancements in water technology.

The Water Innovation Hub aims to:  
1. Drive Innovation: We foster collaboration between startups and industry leaders to address critical water challenges through innovative, commercialize technology. ​
2. Support Startups: We support pilots accelerating technology testing, validation and deployment.
3. Boost the Connecticut Water Economy: We collaborate with the State of Connecticut and the City of New Haven to build a strong blue economy rooted in innovation and technology.