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We’re Making Waves

 

Follow along in real time! From big announcements to game-changing events and AquaNation success stories, this is your hub for all things fresh and flowing.

 

 

Featured Blogs

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Inside the AquaHacking Binational Water Issues — Part 2 of 4 Turn on a tap in Toronto or Chicago, and clean water feels like a certainty. Travel just a few hours down the road, ...
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This article is the second in our series exploring water’s critical role across industries. Water is essential to entertainment - often invisible, but central to everything from ...
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As part of our recent trade mission, AquaAction led a delegation of water tech entrepreneurs to Flint, Michigan, where they engaged with students and faculty at the University of ...

AquaAction in the News

What is ‘aquahacking’? Novi High School students explain program safeguarding the Great Lakes
What is ‘aquahacking’? Novi High School students explain program safeguarding the Great Lakes
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Description: Novi High School juniors and members of Watersentinel, Aditya Ambarisha, Hemanshu Viswanathan and Raghavendra Suswaram, as well as Brittany VanderBeek, the director of development for Aqua Action, joined Local 4 Live to explain the aquahacking challenge.
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Local companies hold panel on freshwater innovation in Northern Michigan
Local companies hold panel on freshwater innovation in Northern Michigan
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Description: "When you hear about challenges with water or climate, sometimes it can feel hopeless," said VanderBeek. "But one thing I'm inspired by with AquaAction, with what we're doing in Northern Michigan, and throughout the state of Michigan, is that there are opportunities for you to take action and entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to do that."
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How NMC’s Office Of Possibilities Became A Key Driver Of Local Innovation
How NMC’s Office Of Possibilities Became A Key Driver Of Local Innovation
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Description: According to Kitchen, OOPs also played a key role in connecting NMC with Aqua Action, a Canadian nonprofit “dedicated to building a water-secure future by addressing the global freshwater crisis.”
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News Releases

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Detroit, MI – February 2, 2026 –As the world’s largest freshwater watershed faces increasing pressure from extreme weather, population growth, and industrial demand, AquaAction ...
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A Binational competition brings together Canada’s and the United States’ brightest emerging innovators to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence, a watershed sustaining 40 ...
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AquaAction brings successful AquaEntrepreneur program model to Michigan to help commercialize small, innovative bluetech businesses

Events

AquaEntrepreneur Michigan Info Session and Networking Event

 

Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (ET)

 

Discover how AquaEntrepreneur Michigan can help your water technology business scale its impact and meet the ecosystem at Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) in Detroit, Michigan.

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The Expedition Networking Reception

 

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (ET)

 

Meet the Next Generation of Freshwater Innovators  at Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) in Detroit, Michigan.

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AquaHacking Binational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Challenge Finale

 

Join us at the exciting Grand Finale for the 2026 AquaHacking Binational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Challenge.

 

November 5th, 2026

 

It all comes to a head in a high energy, Shark Tank-style Grand Finale on November 5th at The Beacon in Detroit, where the top 10 teams will bring months of coaching and planning to the stage for their final pitch and a chance to win major seed funding.

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From Drop to Wave. AquaAction Turns 10!

 

October 1st, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

Join us for an unforgettable evening of innovation and collaboration at Ax.C - Le Square (4th floor) in Montreal.

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Past Events

Sip & Sustain: Brewing Water Solutions for Michigan

Northern Michigan Startup Week

 

Friday, April 24, 2026 10am-12pm

20Fathoms, 10850 E Traverse Hwy ste 4400

 

As part of the Northern Michigan Startup Week, join AquaAction and Higher Grounds for a coffee-themed networking event exploring how innovation and technology are helping solve Michigan’s most pressing water challenges.

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Info Session & Community Conversations at the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority

 

March 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Join AquaAction at the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on March 12 for an AquaHacking Binational 2026 info session. Network and solve Great Lakes water challenges.

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Dive in: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Water

The AquaHacking Binational 2026 Challenge registration launch

 

February 2nd, 2026

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Below the Surface

A Deep Dive into Public Opinion Towards Water

 

November 28

 

You’re invited to join AquaAction for an exclusive webinar unveiling new public opinion research on water attitudes across Canada and parts of the U.S.

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WEFTEC-to-Michigan Trade Mission 2025 

 

September 29 - October 2

 

AquaAction is leading a trade mission with 12 water tech startups from WEFTEC in Chicago to high-value stops in Michigan, unlocking investor networks, innovation tours, and the exciting launch of our new office in the United States.

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Official launch of AquaAction’s new office

 

October 2

 

Join us in Detroit to celebrate the launch of AquaAction's new office at the Urban Tech Xchange, where innovators and leaders will unite to secure our water future.

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AquaAction to take part in Americana!

 

Discover six AquaEntrepreneurs who are changing the world, one innovation at a time.

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Business delegation to Arizona

 

12 AquaEntrepreneurs will be taking part in a private delegation to Arizona, organized by AquaAction in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Arizona Commerce Authority, to expand the reach and impact of these entrepreneurs into the United States.

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AQUACAMP

 

Under the theme "Towards Accelerated Impact," this event will bring together key players in innovation as well as the entrepreneurs from our current cohort for a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and networking. The audience will primarily consist of 45 AquaEntrepreneurs who have founded companies in the freshwater sector, along with about twenty municipal and industry representatives and decision-makers.

 

*French Itinerary Here*

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SIIViM

 

AquaAction and 12 enterprises are heading to the 2024 edition of SIIViM from October 8th to 10th in the City of Drummondville, Quebec! More than 100 exhibitors will showcase their innovative solutions addressing municipal challenges. See us at booth X to discover how our #AquaNation is leading the way in water innovation. 

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WEFTEC Exhibition & Conference

 

AquaAction will be attending the annual WEFTEC Exhibition & Conference in New Orleans from October 5th to 9th! Participants will engage in diverse activities, offering significant opportunities to advance their careers, develop skills, and discover innovations. Don't miss out on this transformative experience!

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One Young World 2024 Montréal Summit

 

AquaAction will be sending 5 young leaders to participate in the annual One Young World Montreal Summit from September 18th to 21st. The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Bell Centre and the Summit at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. Get ready for an inspiring journey of innovation, learning and impact! 

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IWA: World Water Congress & Exhibition​

 

Save the date, Toronto! August 12th to 15th AquaAction’s delegation of 19 enterprises are heading to the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. Learn how the #AquaNation is driving impact for water. 

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