Accor Water Innovation Program
Welcome to the Water Unite and Accor partnership space
Thank you for visiting. This is where you can learn about our partnership with Accor, the world-leading hospitality group, and how together we are accelerating practical water solutions across hospitality, ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
If you have a pilot-ready water solution, learn more on how to apply and join the first cohort of the Sustainability Innovation Program!
About the program
In 2026, Accor launched Hosting Change, its 2026–2030 sustainability strategy. A defining commitment within Hosting Change is the Sustainability Innovation Program: by 2030, Accor will identify, test and scale 100+ high-impact, resource-saving solutions across its network and share the results with the wider hospitality industry.
Driving change at this scale requires strong partners. That is why Accor is proud to announce its major strategic partnership focused on water stewardship, with Water Unite. The partnership brings together Water Unite's global network of water entrepreneurs, technology providers and impact investors with Accor's operational scale and sustainability ambition. Together, we will identify, evaluate and pilot innovative water solutions capable of improving operational efficiency and advancing water stewardship across priority regions and hotel segments. Water Unite leads sourcing, technical screening and shortlisting on behalf of Accor.
Through this Call for Solutions and Innovators, we invite companies offering pilot-ready water solutions to join the Accor Sustainability Innovation Program. A shortlist of approximately 3–5 high-potential solutions will be selected for pilot deployment in selected Accor hotels during 2026, with results targeted for showcase around the UN Water Conference. Selected innovators will receive operational testing in real hotel environments, independent evaluation, program support funding, and a credible pathway to scale across a network of 5,800+ hotels in 110+ countries.
What we are looking for
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What the program offers
The Accor Sustainability Innovation Program offers selected solutions and innovators a rare opportunity: a credible route to test, prove and scale their solution within one of the world's largest hospitality networks.
Operational testing - pilot deployment in selected Accor hotels.
Independent evaluation - structured assessment of operational, environmental and cost performance, conducted with Water Unite.
Pathway to scale - beyond the pilot, successful solutions gain a route to potential preferred-supplier status and commercial deployment across Accor's portfolio of 5,800+ hotels in 110+ countries.
Programme support - Accor Group funding will be available to support pilot deployment costs.
Industry Access - in-kind support including access to internal conferences and selected industry events.
Visibility - recognition as part of Accor's Hosting Change strategy and the inaugural cohort of the Sustainability Innovation Program, with results targeted for showcase around the UN Water Conference in 2026.
A trusted partnership - direct engagement with Accor's sustainability and operations teams alongside Water Unite's specialist water-innovation expertise.
Full details on eligibility, evaluation and the application process are available in the RFP
Who should apply
We welcome applications from companies whose solutions meet the following criteria:
Solution focus - hardware, software, services or combined offerings that improve water performance in hotel and resort operations.
Maturity - solutions are pilot-ready, with at least one real-world deployment to date. Multiple commercial deployments are welcome but not required.
Geographic reach - able to deploy or service a pilot site in at least one of the priority pilot regions listed in the RFP. Multi-region capability is a plus.
Legal status - a registered company in good standing, able to enter into commercial agreements with Accor entities or Accor-managed properties.
To help applicants self-assess, please note we are unlikely to take forward solutions that are at concept or prototype stage with no deployment evidence.
How to apply
Stage 1 — Expression of Interest
To apply, please complete the short Expression of Interest below. We expect this should take no more than 30–45 minutes.
Stage 2 — Full application (shortlisted innovators only)
Shortlisted solutions and innovators will be invited to a full application and a structured call or product demo with our team. Full application requirements will be shared at that stage and will cover detailed solution data, pilot design and budget breakdown.
Timeline
Contact
For questions about the program, please contact: sustainability.innovation@accor.com
About Accor
Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,800 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. ALL Accor, the booking platform and loyalty program embodies the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay and gives its members access to unique experiences. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Accor’s mission is reflected in the Group’s purpose: Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France. Included in the CAC 40 index, the Group is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
2026 ACCOR and the Hosting Change strategy are referenced with permission of Accor S.A.
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