Our freshwater needs you.
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Water security is not just an environmental issue—it is a global economic and geopolitical priority. As water scarcity escalates due to climate change, population growth, and industrial demand, ensuring access to reliable and sustainable water resources is essential for economic stability, food security, and national security.
Imagine launching a start-up or developing a technology that not only solves critical water challenges but also thrives in the marketplace.
AquaAction’s programs
empower innovators by:
When you join
our programs
What You
Will Gain
You gain more than just knowledge—
you gain access to the tools, network, and opportunities needed to turn your ideas into impactful market-ready solutions. Our support ecosystem is designed to help you succeed at every stage of your journey, from early ideation to commercial success.
World-Class Skills:
Learn how to build, launch, and scale from successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and award-winning faculty through hands-on training and mentorship.
AquaNation Community:
Join a global network of water innovators, gaining access to coaching, resources, trade missions and expansion opportunities in Canada and the U.S.
Pilot Opportunities & New Customers:
Test your solutions with municipalities, industries, and corporate partners, gaining real-world validation and market tractionCHALLENGE
Launch Your Start-Up:
This innovation competition will ignite your creative spark to drive measurable change throughout your career. You will develop leadership & entrepreneurial skills while designing a groundbreaking solution to pressing water issues.
PROGRAM
Scale Your Enterprise:
This will transform your dreams into reality. We will match you with the right Coaches and Stakeholders to enable the commercialization of your water-tech solutions in Municipal & Industrial markets.
Active companies in portfolio
Bi-national
United States and Canada
Female co-founders
Investments received
New jobs in the blue economy
Annual revenue
You’re a visionary, innovator, changemaker: a water entrepreneur.
AquaAction empowers bold thinkers with new ideas who are ready to tackle the freshwater crisis with cutting-edge solutions.
Whether you’re a student, an early-stage entrepreneur, or an established founder looking to pivot, our programs provide the skills, network, and resources to turn ideas into cutting edge solutions for environmental and economic impact.
From developing breakthrough technologies to scaling market-ready solutions,
AquaHacking, AquaEntrepreneur, and AquaNation will help you launch, refine, and scale your venture. Whether you’re just starting or ready to expand, we’ll connect you with mentors, funding, and pilot opportunities to make waves in the blue economy.
Located on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), a place long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many diverse First Nations, including the Algonquin-Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, and Huron-Wendat.
AquaAction is a registered charity in Canada and the United States.
Canada Charitable Reg #:
79 333 5498 RR 0001
US Tax ID:
52-1273585
