Wen overview tech belt 112114 (1)

Wen overview tech belt 112114 (1)

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  The Water EconomyNetwork: Global Challenges – Regional Opportunities
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  SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL ANDGLOBAL CHALLENGES 2
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  3  FoundationalAnalysis (2010) “World Environment Day”  Sector (FEC) and Projects (CMU)  September 2012
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  Direct Impact 3,000+ Firms 34,000 Jobs (+11% / 04 – 09) $5 Billion + Direct Economic Activity $ $
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  5 Launch ofthe Water Economy Network (2012)  Form a Network  Industry Led  A vision based on “Doing”  Emphasis on Technology Development, Innovation and Expanding Market Opportunities
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  Mission: The WaterEconomy Network will help regional water sector stakeholders access new water-sector business opportunities, encourage new company formation through innovative technology development and deployment, and attract both national and international water related industry.
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  Concept Pre-commercialization CommercializationWENMarket Innovate H2O Up to $10K Commercialization Potential Acceleration Financial Support Early Adopter Pipeline IP Strategy Pilot Facilities Identify Strategic Partners Scouting for Technologies • Push & Pull • Vetting • Evaluation Idea Foundry WEN Board Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Idea Foundry Fellowship 25K-50K WEN Industry Partners Diagnosis Work Plan Business Development Acquisition & Commercialization
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  Board Involvement •Idea Foundry will present the most qualified applicants to MOU partners for input • Request help from specific partners during accelerator phase • Test beds, technical support, etc. • Provide opportunities to work directly with accelerator companies if technology is an appropriate fit • Idea Foundry will always focus on maintaining confidentiality to protect accelerator companies and MOU partners
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  Regional Market Drivers 1. Water Energy/Nexus 2. Storm Water Management 3. Waterways
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  Energy-Water Nexus (Industrialand Municipal) Regional Market Drivers Monitoring Treatment Testing Efficiencies
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  Storm Water Management Regional Market Drivers Retrofitting New Technologies Adaptation
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  Waterways Regional MarketDrivers Navigation Monitoring Test Beds Hydro
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  Role for “TechBelt” 1. Expand Deal Flow – New Technologies 2. Industry Participation/Engagement 3. Research Partnerships (Lab/Industry/Universities)
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  Thank you! StephenMcKnight Vice President Fourth Economy Consulting [email protected]
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  Energy User EnergyProvider Product Manufacturer Engineering Consulting Non-Profit Intermediaries Higher Ed - Researchers Join Today! www.watereconomynetwork.org
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  1.5 Billion Gallons/ Per Day - The Allegheny River PWSA Capacity / 100 MGD 60 to 70 MGD “A Water Rich Region”
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  Waterways Projects FreeFlow Power, Inc. Wireless Waterway Network Regional Market Drivers