Entrepreneurship Support

From BluePrint to Scale

Supporting water and sanitation entrepreneurs with dedicated training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities is our core work. Our specialised staff coaches and trains at all stages: from ideation to incubation to acceleration to scale-up. We work on business models, product and market development, innovation and growth strategies, governance structures, and investment readiness. Additionally, we provide mentoring and guidance in decision-making processes and day-to-day challenges.

Food Waste Hackathon (2023-2025)
The Food Waste Hackathon trained entrepreneurs to build market-based solutions to food waste in Jordan, while research teams measured waste levels across households, restaurants, and hospitals.
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Water and Energy for Food Iraq (CFI 2)
The Water and Energy for Food Iraq initiative, referred to as CFI2, is part of the broader WE4F programme, a grand challenge for development that supports innovative solutions to improve food production through the efficient use of water and energy.
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Water & Climate Career Curriculum
Erasmus+ Youth for Water & Climate Programme: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future
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Water and Energy for Food 2.0 MENA
Empowering the next generation of climate innovators across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Acceleration Program cewas Nicaragua
Improving the quality of life for the Nicaraguan population by generating, identifying, and strengthening enterprises in water, sanitation, and solid waste management
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Hackathon WASH rural areas-Nicaragua 2022
Generating innovative ideas to improve access to water, sanitation, and solid waste management services in Nicaragua
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SanUp – Scaling Next Gen Sanitation Enterprises
SanUp empowers SMEs to grow sustainable sanitation solutions through tailored technical assistance, catalytic funding, and preparedness support for larger follow-up investments.
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Safe Water Accelerator Uganda
Accelerating safe water business models in Uganda by supporting high-potential enterprises on their journey towards investment-readiness.
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GGGI Cewas Green Accelerator - Jordan (2024-2026)
Empowers innovative entrepreneurs to develop and scale sustainable WASH solutions across diverse regions, advancing green growth and climate resilience.
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Cewas Water and Climate Accelerator - Iraq (CWCA)
A dedicated programme supporting innovative businesses addressing water and climate challenges in Iraq.
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Cewas Green Accelerator Middle East
We catalyse sustainable business models for green sectors in Lebanon & Jordan by supporting high-potential enterprises on their journey towards investment-readiness
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Empowering Latin American & Caribbean Start-ups: 2021-2024
The Young Water Fellowship supports young entrepreneurs in developing social enterprises that address water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges in vulnerable communities.
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Female Health and Hygiene Accelerator
This programme supported high-potential enterprises in Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana to become investment-ready and scale impactful solutions in women’s health and hygiene.
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Scale-up: Water and Energy for Food MENA
CatalySing Impact: Water and Energy for Food MENA
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WASH Accelerator Kenya (WA-KE UP)
Catalysing Change with WASH Accelerator Kenya (WA-KE UP)
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Green Accelerator Middle East (GA-ME)
Catalysing Impact with Green Accelerator Middle East (GA-ME)
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Green Incubation Programme in Jordan (2019/2020)
INCUBATION: Green incubation programme in Jordan (2019/2020)
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Support for AQUATÓN Winners
AQUATÓN was organised to stimulate innovation in Peru's water and sanitation sector.
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Hackathons on water and sanitation in informal settlements
Inspiring young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean to actively engage in finding solutions for water provision and sanitation challenges in informal settlements.
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Sanitation Accelerator Kenya & Uganda
Accelerating sanitation enterprises in Kenya and Uganda
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East Africa Rural Water Accelerator
Accelerating rural water enterprises in Kenya and Uganda
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WASH Accelerator Ghana
WASH Ghana accelerator
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