Empowering Leaders to Solve the Freshwater Crisis
AquaAction is a binational charitable organization dedicated to building a water-secure future by addressing the freshwater crisis. Founded in 2015 by the Gaspé Beaubien Foundation, the organization develops leaders and brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, communities, and partners to protect and restore freshwater through innovation, advocacy, conservation, education, and entrepreneurship.
Through programs including AquaHacking, AquaEntrepreneur, AquaNation, and the Water Literacy Project, AquaAction helps transform ideas into real-world water solutions and supports water technology companies as they grow and enter new markets. Its AquaHacking program includes a binational Great Lakes and St. Lawrence initiative focused on developing solutions to critical regional water issues, while AquaEntrepreneur supports the commercialization and deployment of innovative water technologies.
Areas of Expertise:
- Freshwater Protection & Restoration
- Water Technology & Innovation
- Water Entrepreneurship
- Water Technology Commercialization
- Startup Development & Acceleration
- Pilot Projects & Technology Deployment
- Water Infrastructure & Climate Adaptation
- Education & Water Literacy
- Leadership & Skills Development
- Community Resilience
- Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Water Innovation
- Collaboration & Industry Partnerships
