Aqua Nest
Pre-Incubation
Most water-tech ideas never leave a founder’s head, not because they’re not good, but because they’re not yet articulated. Aqua Nest exists to change that. We help early-stage teams put shape to an idea, validate it against a real problem, and recognise the ones worth building.
What You Get
| 💡 Idea validation | 🌐 Access to WPS Ecosystem |
| 🚀 Incubation Pathway | 🤝 Mentorship & Expert Guidance |
| 🏆 Cash Prizes | ⚙️ Technical Support |
Our Impact
3
Pitchathons
200
Students Engaged
11
Webinars Hosted
20
Startups Supported
Pitchathon Series
Our flagship events under Aqua Nest, where founders pitch, get noticed, and earn their spot in pre-incubation.
1. BLUE LEAP
Flagship pitchathon for the water and sustainability space. Startups, innovators, and students pitch their solutions for a chance to enter our pre-incubation program, where selected ideas get mentorship, resources, and ecosystem support to grow into real ventures
2. WiseTech-SPJIMR || Pitchathon
Run by WISE Tech | SPJIMR in partnership with Waterpreneur Studio – ICCW, IIT Madras, this pitchathon spotlights promising startups from across Tamil Nadu building high-impact solutions. Founders pitch to industry experts and investors, and gain access to mentorship and ecosystem support to accelerate their growth.
3. Sparkathon
Platform that brings together young innovators and student teams to showcase their ideas, solutions, and problem-solving capabilities. Hosted at M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, the event provided an opportunity for nearly 48 student teams to pitch their innovative ideas to an expert jury and gain valuable insights.