waterNEXT is Canada’s water technology network. We bring together stakeholders and rightsholders from across the water innovation ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of technologies for the world’s most pressing water challenges.
Climate change, drought, population growth, and urbanization pose significant threats to water systems across our planet. Half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas by 2025, according to the World Health Organization. Clean water is fundamental to human well-being, economic prosperity, and environmental health.
Water is not a technology issue, but technology is a critical part of the solution. With a history of world-class water innovation and breakthrough technologies, Canada is well positioned to lead this opportunity.
Canada’s water technology ecosystem extends across many of the country’s largest sectors, including utilities, energy, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, encompassing more than 750 water technology companies, enablers, and research organizations from coast to coast to coast.
WaterNEXT is a sector-agnostic initiative with an overarching focus on water in all forms and contexts, from desalination to digital solutions. We work to advance the Canadian water technology ecosystem through:
The calibre of the Launch program far exceeded my expectations, from the EIRs' input to the collaborative discussions with the other participants. Throughout the program, we were challenged to clarify our offering and the value proposition it would provide to our partners, helping us to refine and define our go-to-market strategy.
2S Water has developed a sensor that detects and quantifies metals in water to optimize water treatment processes and improve environmental compliance of industrial and municipal water treatment facilities.
MarineLabs is a coastal intelligence company, transforming the ocean transportation sector and building climate resilience with the world’s highest resolution data on coastal weather conditions. Operating its own fleet of rugged instruments, MarineLabs provides real-time data to port, maritime, coastguard, and navy operations.
Digital Water Solutions helps water utilities understand what is happening underground in their distribution networks, allowing for greater insight into leaks, pressure, transient events, and water temperature for better decision-making and operational optimization.
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