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
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After participating in AquaAction’s programming, innovators join the AquaNation community, who altogether represents a vast portfolio of water tech solutions-providers. |
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Engaging the AquaNation community gives you early access to vetted, market-ready water tech companies (TRL 7+) |
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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. |
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Strengthen your sustainability commitments by supporting innovations and technologies that deliver measurable impact. |
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Partnering with AquaNation will give you enhanced visibility through exclusive events and ecosystem networking opportunities. |
Who can join?
The AquaNation community comprises:
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Companies that have participated in AquaEntrepreneur |
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Start-ups launched from AquaHacking |
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Business experts who have been mentors and coaches from our programming |
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


Education



Ideation
Engage innovators
Provide mentoring and leadership trainings
Launch sustainable startups



Market
Accelerate tech adoption through commercialization
and expansion into new markets



Maturity
Cultivate change-makers through
customer acquisition, market expansion,
and globalization
Testimonials

“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