Water is the Lifeblood of Our Planet. We Need to Work Together to Protect It.
waterNEXT is Canada’s water technology network. We work across multiple sectors — from resources to utilities — to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of innovative technologies for the world’s most pressing water challenges. It's time to make some waves.
Water is a Global Challenge
Climate change, drought, population growth, and urbanization pose significant threats to water systems across our planet. Global freshwater demand will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, according to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.
Technology is a Critical Part of the Solution.
With a history of world-class water innovation, breakthrough technologies, and an ecosystem that spans the country’s largest sectors, Canada is a global leader in water solutions.
Acceleration programs for water technology startups
Industry and investor matchmaking
Innovation Challenges and scouting for problem holders
Stakeholder engagement across key water-related sectors
Global showcase opportunities for Canadian water technologies
An active and engaged network of water tech organizations
waterNEXT was great to gain a deeper understanding of Canada's water ecosystem, access a network of industry experts and obtain guidance to solve our challenges related to the water industry.
Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology Report
Canada is a global leader in water technology, but our understanding of the national water innovation ecosystem remains fragmented.
This report sheds light on the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities across the value chain, successfully marketing Canada as a water innovation centre of excellence.
Our Key Focus Areas:
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Mitigation
Leveraging water technologies to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions
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Adaptation
Managing water-related impacts of climate change, including water supply, water quality, and extreme weather risks
3
Resource Recovery
Harnessing resources from wastewater, including nutrients, metals, heat, and energy
4
Water Recycling & Reuse
Reclaiming water from a variety of sources for beneficial reuse
Join the Wave, Protect Our Water
Industry
Whether you're a utility, community, corporate, engineering firm, or industrial water user, we can support you in:
- Identifying innovation opportunities and priorities
- Scouting and sourcing high-quality solutions
- Leveraging our extensive network of water tech ventures and advisors
Innovators
From ideation to adoption, we work with innovators to:
- Provide acceleration, training, and mentorship support
- Make connections to end users, investors, and strategic partners
- Increase exposure and visibility with key audiences
Connect to the World of Water Tech
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.
Meet Our waterNEXT Ventures
We’re proud to have supported a wide range of inspiring cleantech ventures who are stepping up to solve global water challenges with made-in-Canada solutions.
waterNEXT News
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July 27, 2023 Announcement Connecting Canada’s Water Tech Ecosystem Foresight Canada has embarked on a mission to map, categorize, and analyze our country’s water technology value chain in the Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology database and report. View Announcement -
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July 25, 2023 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology report maps, categorizes, and analyzes the water value chain for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Cleantech Coast to Coast: Proteus Waters - Closing the Circle on Waste]()
July 20, 2023 Article Cleantech Coast to Coast: Proteus Waters - Closing the Circle on Waste Wastewater is an underused and under appreciated resource. Proteus Waters is focused on a water recovery and circular economic business model that also has a much smaller environmental footprint, and far lower economic cost, when compared to traditional bacterial options. View Article
Our Partners
waterNEXT collaborates with a number of partners to provide unparalleled support to the Canadian water technology ecosystem:
