AquaAction Unveils 15 Quebec Water Technology Companies with Revolutionary Innovations

Strategic Insights -

As Canada confronts a severe water crisis, AquaAction has proudly launched the fourth edition of its flagship commercialization program, AquaEntrepreneur. The program showcases 15 Quebec water technology companies with groundbreaking innovations addressing crucial water-related issues. The event was held at Montreal's Espace Ax.c, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

  • 15 Quebec water technology companies, selected for the 2025 edition of AquaEntrepreneur, were showcased, representing several regions of the province.
  • These companies will engage in an eight-month program focused on commercialization, personalized coaching, and implementation of early pilots to help scale their businesses.
  • AquaEntrepreneur aims to launch up to 36 contracts or pilot projects across the province, securing export opportunities in international markets.
  • The program is supported by a $1.5 million pledge from the Quebec government over three years, announced by Minister Christopher Skeete.
  • The selected companies have innovative solutions addressing economic security issues related to water within municipal, industrial, or ag-tech sectors, such as reducing massive water losses, combating pollution, and improving water management.
  • The AquaEntrepreneur companies demonstrated their products and services, including solutions for treating biodegradable wastewater, accelerating sustainable material innovation, and protecting water bodies from invasive aquatic species.

Statistics:

  • Since its creation in 2022, AquaEntrepreneur has supported 46 Quebec companies, resulting in more than 20 pilot projects and over 180 contracts in various municipalities, industrial sectors, and Agtech.
  • AquaAction has reported $200M+ in annual revenues, $65M+ in capital raised, and 400+ green jobs created since 2016.
  • The Quebec government has pledged $1.5 million over three years to support AquaEntrepreneur's expansion.

Sources:

  • [AquaAction press release]
  • Retrieved from CNW on July 7, 2025.
  • Renaud, C. (2022, March 30). Quebec Government announces $1.5 million for AquaAction's AquaEntrepreneur. CBC News.
  • AquaAction (2020). [Our impact](https://www.aquaaction.org/notre-impact).