Virtual Reverse Pitch Session, December 5th
Are you seeking industry collaborations to launch or scale your technology in the water and sanitation space? Join us for a reverse pitch session with Aegea, Brazil’s largest private water and sanitation utility, and gain direct access to business unit leaders actively scouting for solutions to transform lives of more than 39 million people.
During this session, Aegea’s business unit leaders will share an inside look at their innovation priorities, and present six specific challenges where they are seeking technology partners. Startups will have the chance to sign up for rapid fire pitches and engage in 1:1 conversation with the challenge owners.
Who is this session for?
Early-stage, Seed to Series A, startups ready to run a PoC, pilot or scale in Brazil, and eager to access Aegea’s 39 million people customer base.
Focus: startups working on solutions for water treatment, fraud detection, customer analytics, digital operations, water management, water supply resilience, water distribution and waste-to-energy solutions.
Agenda
12:00pm Welcome by MIT STEX and MIT ILP
12:02pm Aegea overview
12:05pm Aegea Innovation Challenges
12:35pm Startup Rapid-Fire pitches and Q&A
12:55pm 1:1 Meetings with Challenge leaders – breakout rooms
1:15pm Wrap-up
Please register here by December 4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Aegea is a multi-billion-dollar water and sanitation asset manager based in Brazil. The company operates across 15 states and serves more than 39 million people. Its operations include water treatment and supply, sewage collection and treatment management of urban solid waste and industrial water reuse projects for industry.
Aegea’s Open Innovation Challenges
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