cewas - Start your own Business in the Water Sector!

cewas is the international Training Centre for Start-Ups in the water sector in Willisau (Switzerland). The second cewas Start-Up programme is directed at graduates who want to start their own business the emerging water sector. Within the one-year training programme commencing in April 2012, young entrepreneurs-to-be are supported in the foundation of their business with advanced training modules, business coaching and consulting by international experts and an extensive international network.

The next cewas Start-Up programme begins on April 10th 2012 and will last until March 2013. Closing date for applications is the 4th of March 2012.

For more information please visit www.cewas.org or contact diah.uhlmann@cewas.org (+41 (0)41 971 00 78).

Wetsus Rabobank Water Business Challenge

From 13 to 16 March, 2012 the Wetsus Rabobank Water Business Challenge, the world’s premiere water entrepreneur boot camp, will take place in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.. The one-week program draws leading CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world who seek to develop sustainable solutions to the increasing water shortage and water quality problems throughout the world.

The Challenge was created for aspiring entrepreneurs with or without knowledge of the water sector, successful managers of water companies and specialists in intellectual property, marketing and finance to develop a business plan or idea, start a new business venture, develop a commercialization plan, or expand their knowledge about water technology commercialization.

Participants will also have access to organizations and business experts in the fields of water technology, business development, sustainability and strategic planning. For more information visit www.wetsus.nl or info@wetsus.nl