Accelerating the Adoption of Water Tech Solutions
waterNEXT is Canada’s largest water technology network. We break down the barriers between industries and technology providers to increase the adoption of market-ready solutions. From resources to utilities, waterNEXT is working on the world’s most pressing water challenges. It's time to make some waves.
Current Programming
Technology is a Critical Part of the Solution
With an ecosystem that spans the country’s largest sectors, our venture programming connects water technologies with the training, support, and expertise needed to accelerate your path to adoption.
Accelerate and innovate your water technology
Connect with industry leaders and investors
Showcase globally and engage with networks
Access comprehensive watertech resources and tools
Industry Matchmaking Series
Dive deep into our annual waterNEXT industry-led sessions that tackle current challenges and create new opportunities.
There are four events in this series running from September 2024 to February 2025.
- Utilities Sector - September 18, 2024
- PFAS and the Water & Wastewater Sector - October 16, 2024
- Critical Minerals Sector - January 15
- Built Environment Sector (Circular Water) - February 12
Strategic Support Program
Receive direct support and mentorship from our executive advisors (CEOs/CFOs/CTOs) network who specialize in water technology business.
This program is designed to help you navigate market challenges, customer needs, and commercialization pathways.
waterNEXT Annual Cohort
Join a select group of ventures in our annual cohort designed for water technology innovators.
Our cohort consists of six industry sessions and access to NEXT industry pitch day events, and is geared towards ventures who are TRL 3-7, looking for a robust understanding of the current water technology landscape in Canada.
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.
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
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Resource Recovery
Harnessing resources from wastewater, including nutrients, metals, heat, and energy
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Water Recycling & Reuse
Reclaiming water from a variety of sources for beneficial reuse
Join the Wave, Protect Our Water
Whether you're a utility, community, corporate, engineering firm, or industrial water user, we will leverage our extensive network of water tech ventures and advisors to help you identify solutions to your specific challenges. These are de-risked, cost-effective, and climate-friendly.
Technology Scouting
Are you in search of innovation without the risk We specialize in connecting companies with market-ready cleantech solutions, either publicly through a challenge, quietly through scouting, or matchmaking events.
Market Research
Our research provides your organization with a comprehensive analysis of technology strengths, gaps, and opportunities within your industry. Let us be your guide to unlocking the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Project Development
Let us do the heavy lifting on your next project. From connecting with key partners, to running tailored events, and securing funding, our knowledgeable team specializes in convening the ecosystem to get projects over the line.
Ecosystem Access
Tap into our deep network of 750+ water technology companies, enablers, and research organizations across the country’s largest sectors, including utilities, energy, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Our goal is to achieve less than 10% municipal and industrial water loss by 2033.
A Canadian average of 20% of municipal water and energy is simply wasted due to leaks in underground infrastructure. WaterNEXT will work with major utilities and tech company partners to demonstrate how Canadian water systems can deploy Canadian innovation to improve their operating efficiency, significantly reduce losses, and cut needless energy waste.
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.
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 ![waterNEXT Reports]()
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.
