Nexlabs is a program co-funded by the European Union under the ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme initiative partnered with Berytech. ACIE-USEK provided tailored technical support to four SMEs in developing their innovations in the water-energy nexus, validating them in the market, and further strengthening their know-how by granting them 20,000 euros worth of technical support. This collaboration aimed to support innovators, researchers, and startups to validate their innovation, and technology, develop their business strategy, and test their go-to-market strategy.