Mining Water Tech
Pilot Pathway Program

Nomadic Venture Partners and Current are partnering to create pilot pathways for water technology solutions in the mining industry. The program will bring together innovators and industry as well as guide early-stage companies toward pilot readiness across following priorities and beyond:

Mine Water Treatment

Water contaminated through contact with mining activities poses a threat to the environment and local communities. We are looking for solutions for the treatment and management of mine-influenced water.

Sensing / Monitoring

We seek advanced sensing and monitoring tools to reduce discharge risk and enhance process control with minimal maintenance. We are looking for real-time measurements of metals and process-critical parameters that impact fouling, scaling, and reagent use.

Water Efficiency

More mining projects are being built in water-scarce regions. We are looking for technologies that efficiently use water, reducing the mining industry’s freshwater intake through water recycling and reuse.

Resource Recovery

Waste streams in the mining sector often contain dissolved metals and trace amounts of valuable elements. We are looking for technologies that economically recover critical mineral resources from water containing low concentrations.

Jasper
Bertisen

Mentor

Hanh
Disch-Le

Mentor

Tem
Tumurbat

Mentor

Nina
Dudnik

Mentor

Batchimeg
Ganbaatar

Program Director

Jonathan
Goodell

Mentor

Andjela
Radmilovic

Program Coordinator

Questions?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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  • Dedicated Mentorship - Work closely with industry mentors, technical experts, and business advisors to refine your solution and go-to-market strategy.
  • Pilot Readiness Framework - Receive a customized roadmap and support to prepare for and secure a pilot project with corporate partners.
  • Industry Feedback & Validation - Access direct feedback from mining companies and sustainability leaders to de-risk and sharpen your technology and business model.
  • Strategic Engagement Pathways - Gain visibility and access to corporate decision-makers, investors, and strategic partners through curated programming.
  • Access to Innovative Solutions - Discover emerging technologies designed to address key water and sustainability challenges in mining.
  • De-risked Startup Engagement - Participate in structured pilot scoping and validation efforts to ensure alignment and reduce friction in collaboration.
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  • Sustainability Pipeline - Be at the forefront of advancing practical climate tech innovation in critical mineral supply chains.

No, there is not a cost to participate in the program and we will not take equity. Given this is a first of its kind program, we expect open feedback from all participants so we can optimize the experience for all. 

The program is hybrid with in-person and virtual components. Programming is customized to each company's needs. 

The Pilot Pathways Program is funded in part by the EDA Build to Scale Program (ALN 11.024), and is part of Current’s NSF-backed Regional Innovation Engine, Great Lakes ReNEW.

Please reach out to contact@nomadicvp.com for any questions you have about the program. 

Apply Today!

Interested mining companies or community organizations are encouraged to participate. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Startup application has been closed for this cohort.