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Source verified July 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
AquaEntrepreneur is a 10-month commercial support program for innovative water technology companies in Quebec. It helps eligible businesses commercialize solutions through mentoring, pilot projects, visibility, and technical advice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 5,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercialization of water technologies.
- Mentoring, pilot projects, visibility opportunities, and technical advice.
- Access to real-world pilot projects in municipal, industrial, mining, agri-food, and infrastructure environments.
- Business growth, market access, and international trade missions.
Documents Needed
- Completed participation form
- Company website link
- Quebec business number (NEQ), if available
- Pitch deck or other supporting documents, if relevant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies incorporated in Quebec
- Innovative companies in the water sector
- Companies ready to commercialize a real-world deployable technology
- Companies with annual revenues below $5 million CAD
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Technology ready for real-world deployment, with a minimum viable product ready to be commercialized.
- Deep knowledge of the target audience.
- Ability to clearly explain the value proposition and how the deployed solution meets audience needs.
- Strong growth potential with an established business model validated by potential customers.
- Reliable sales projections.
How to apply
- Complete the online participation form.
- Wait for the program team to review the submission for eligibility.
- If eligible, the company may be presented to the selection committee.
- Final results are communicated by email to all candidates.
Processing and Agreement
- Soumissions des candidatures
- Évaluation des dossiers
- Présentation des entreprises éligibles devant le comité de sélection
- Sélection par le comité de sélection
- Décision finale du comité et communication des résultats par courriel à tous les candidats
Additional information
- The program duration is 10 months.
- Selected companies must pay a $250 registration fee plus taxes.
- Applicants can also join an information session for AquaEntrepreneur on 26 mars de 12h00 à 13h00 at Ax.C au bureau 403.1 in Montréal, QC H4Z 1C3, Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Le programme aquaentrepreneur Program
What is the Le programme aquaentrepreneur?
AquaEntrepreneur is a 10-month commercial support program for innovative water technology companies in Quebec. It helps eligible businesses commercialize solutions through mentoring, pilot projects, visibility, and technical advice.
Who is eligible for the Le programme aquaentrepreneur program?
To be eligible for the Le programme aquaentrepreneur program, you must:
Incorporated in Quebec
Innovative water-sector solution
Annual revenue below $5 million CAD
What expenses are eligible under Le programme aquaentrepreneur?
Commercialization of water technologies.
Mentoring, pilot projects, visibility opportunities, and technical advice.
Access to real-world pilot projects in municipal, industrial, mining, agri-food, and infrastructure environments.
Business growth, market access, and international trade missions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Le programme aquaentrepreneur?
You can contact AQUAACTION by email at laila@aquaaction.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Le programme aquaentrepreneur available?
The Le programme aquaentrepreneur program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Le programme aquaentrepreneur a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Le programme aquaentrepreneur is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Le programme aquaentrepreneur?
Le programme aquaentrepreneur is funded by AQUAACTION