NCI Waterstart

NCI Waterstart NCI Waterstart is a non-profit accelerator and fund focused on water innovation in Nevada and the Southwest US. Backed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority and utilities, the firm focuses on water technology. conservation, treatment, and efficiency. The model is an accelerator with pilot partnerships rather than a typical VC. Check sizes are small, typically under $500K in grants and investments. Limited in scale but sharply focused on hardware solutions for water challenges.