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Water is life.

 

 

It's time to heal the waters that sustain us.

 

 

 

 


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Who We Are

AquaAction is a binational (US & Canada) registered charity and non-profit organization founded in 2015 by the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien, dedicated to building a water-secure future by addressing the global freshwater crisis.

Confronted by the threats of climate change, drought, pollution, and overuse, AquaAction drives innovation by engaging talented individuals and activating their solutions, providing crucial support to transform ideas into market-ready technologies. The organization prioritizes bringing innovative solutions to market adoption, education and skill development, ensuring a future-ready workforce for the blue economy, and fosters public awareness through initiatives that educate and inspire individuals of all ages.

 

Through programs like the AquaHacking Challenge, AquaNation, and AquaEntrepreneur, AquaAction connects innovators, facilitates collaboration, and accelerates the growth of water tech enterprises.

 

With a proven track record of launching and/or supporting over 100 water tech companies, creating hundreds of jobs, and generating significant economic and environmental impact—including saving vast quantities of water and reducing carbon emissions—AquaAction is making tangible strides towards safeguarding freshwater resources for generations to come.

 

 

Our Mission

AquaAction empowers innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and deploy cutting-edge water technologies that drive sustainable solutions for water security. Through leadership development, coaching, and industry partnerships, we accelerate the growth of water-focused startups, foster collaboration, and champion water technology and innovation as pillars of economic resilience, environmental sustainability, and national security.

Our Vision

A future where innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology safeguard freshwater resources, ensuring water security for communities, industries, and ecosystems across North America and beyond.

Our impact

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AQUAHACKING


AquaHacking offers students and young professionals a unique opportunity to address critical issues related to freshwater through innovation and entrepreneurship. By developing skills and knowledge around the blue economy, you'll learn how to launch a startup that will contribute to climate resilience. You will receive mentorship, a microcredit and revolutionize the way we safeguard our most precious resource: water.

AQUA ENTREPRENEUR

AquaEntrepreneur is a scale-up program for water tech enterprises & startups ready to pilot solutions or enter new markets. We facilitate the deployment of innovative water solutions in municipalities and industry to drive impact at scale.

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SUCCESS STORIES

AquaAction’s startups are at the forefront of freshwater solutions. Discover their innovative solutions and see how far they’ve come . This could be your story!

Our partners

 

We believe in the power of new technology and of the next generation of young innovators to bring a solution-focused mindset to solving some of the most pressing water issues we face in North America.

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Our team

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Soula Chronopoulos

President

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Oliver Anderson

Vice-President of Communications & Growth

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Danny Veilleux

Vice-President of Programs & Impact

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Marie-Cécile Poitevin

Executive Coordinator of HR & Operations

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Anne Pascale Richardson

Director, AquaHacking Challenge, AquaNation

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Brittany VanderBeek

Director of Business Development

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Jean-Sebastien Gasse

Director of Digital Platforms and IT Strategy

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Patricia Dorne

Director of Coaching, AquaEntrepreneur

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Gabriella Munro

Event & Sponsorship Manager

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Melanie Fontaine

Senior Communications and Media Manager

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Jeanne Ménard

Partnership Manager

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Daniel Corber

Senior Instructional Designer

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Juliette Dufresne

Coordinator, AquaEntrepreneur

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Marilou Filliol

Coordinator, AquaNation

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Nick Trusiak

Storytelling Coordinator

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Sophie-Catherine Huneault

Marketing Campaign Coordinator

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Kenza Vandenbroeck

Coordinator, AquaHacking

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Will Kitchen

Special Advisor

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Vittoria De Palma

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Our ambassadors & youth advisory board

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Sophie-Catherine Huneault

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Margaux Provencher-Marie

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Merrick Marshall

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Starla Richardson

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Mohammad Zeinati

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Our board of directors

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Nan-B De Gaspé Beaubien

Founding Chair, AquaAction

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François de Gaspé Beaubien

Founding Chair, AquaAction

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Pierre-Marc Sarrazin

Vice-President, Corporate Finance, Development & Treasurer, Ovivo

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Barrie Laver

Managing Director, Head Venture Capital & Private Equity, RBC

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Helen Sheridan

Chief Human Resources Officer, 123Dentist

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Kevin Chan

Global Policy Campaign Strategies Director, Meta Platforms

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