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AquaNation Program

 

A thriving community of water innovators.

AquaNation is the alumni community of innovators from AquaAction’s flagship programs—AquaHacking and AquaEntrepreneur.

 

It is a space where you can be connected with a network of water tech leaders, innovators, and industry experts, all dedicated to advancing water solutions across North America.  

 

If you have a water technology challenge, try tapping into the solutions offered by the AquaNation portfolio of innovators. 

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AquaNation's Impact

AquaNation is a catalyst for collaboration and innovation on the water-related challenges we face. 

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Why connect with our AquaNation

 

noun-drop-1067524-FFFFFF After participating in AquaAction’s programming, innovators join the AquaNation community, who altogether represents a vast portfolio of water tech solutions-providers.
noun-drop-1067524-FFFFFF Engaging the AquaNation community gives you early access to vetted, market-ready water tech companies (TRL 7+)
noun-drop-1067524-FFFFFF Through a discovery process, we can give you connections with companies ready to pilot and sell innovative solutions that meet your operational and environmental needs.
noun-drop-1067524-FFFFFF Strengthen your sustainability commitments by supporting innovations and technologies that deliver measurable impact.
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Who can join?

 

The AquaNation community comprises: 

 

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Our Pillars

Together, we are joining forces to provide a strong, unified voice to advance concrete solutions to water issues.

Ready to discover the innovations shaping our water-secure future?

 

Explore AquaNation’s portfolio of innovative water-tech solutions and connect with our team.

Market Access & Expansion

Join trade missions & pilot projects. Create a strong early-tech adopter community with partnerships

Visibility & Reach

Be given free admission to water-related events and conferences. Gain exposure through AquaAction-led media activities 

Networking & Community

Get invited to networking events. Be connected to peer-to-peer and sectorial clusters

Operational & Strategic Support

Access premier coaching, mentoring and legal support. Obtain an ISO-compliant water and/or carbon impact report

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Education

Inspire K-12 students for careers in water
Equip higher ed students with water tech job skills
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Ideation

Engage innovators
Provide mentoring and leadership trainings

Launch sustainable startups

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Market

Accelerate tech adoption through commercialization
and expansion into new markets

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Maturity

Cultivate change-makers through
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and globalization

 

Testimonials

Oland Station

 

“Being an Alumni has helped my company grow locally and continued supporting me long after the 2019 Great Lakes Challenge. It continues to help us attract new clients, get media opportunities, and spread our impact.” 

- Rachel Labbé-Bellas 

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“Beyond the competition, AquaAction has opened many doors to researchers, mentors, industry leaders and other innovators working in the intersection of water, climate and entrepreneurship.” 

- Alec Massé