Startup Showcase: Great Lakes Innovation…
2026-11-10 · 21:30:00 · Ann Arbor
Zingerman's Greyline
100 N Ashley St, Ann Arbor
Held at Zingerman's Greyline in downtown Ann Arbor, this showcase features water-technology founders from the g8 Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator pitching solutions for regional water challenges.
Founders from the g8 Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator's Summer 2026 cohort pitch water-technology startups addressing the Great Lakes region's biggest water challenges. The showcase is part of the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) Annual Meeting, and the pitches are followed by drinks and networking with founders and water-tech professionals. It is free at Zingerman's Greyline in downtown Ann Arbor.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Water-tech entrepreneurs, climate innovators, and local operators working on Great Lakes resource challenges will find value here. Those collaborating with regional monitoring initiatives or looking to connect with emerging climate-energy companies should consider dropping by.
What happens
Cohort participants from the Summer 2026 g8 accelerator present their ventures on stage as part of the broader Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting. Once the formal presentations wrap up, the gathering transitions into casual drinks and conversation.
Who's in the room
Attendees include cohort founders presenting their businesses, alongside visiting water-tech professionals in town for the GLOS Annual Meeting. The gathering draws individuals focused specifically on regional environmental systems and technology deployment across the Great Lakes basin.
How to prepare
Bring concise talking points about your own work in the water or climate sectors to share during the networking segment. Familiarize yourself with current Great Lakes water issues so you can engage intelligently with the cohort teams over drinks.
Organizer: g8 Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator
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- Climate energy
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