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Water Incubation Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports startups developing innovative water solutions
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Overview
The Water Incubation Program offers a total value of $60,000, aiming to support new entrepreneurs in structuring their innovative water-related projects, validating market potential, and maximizing impact. Eligible activities include workshops, personalized mentoring, collaborative sessions, and development within Quebec's cleantech ecosystem.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Activities funded
- Structuring water-related innovations.
- Market validation for water sector projects.
- Maximizing the impact in water technology developments.
- Strengthening leadership and business capabilities in water startups.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Install solar panels on community center roof
Eligibility
- The project must be in the pre-startup stage, specifically NMT-3 to 6.
- The project must be based in Quebec.
- The project must have potential for international exportation.
- The business model must involve technological innovation with impact.
- The sector of activity must be water-related.
- Applicants must commit a minimum of 20 hours per week, with 5 to 10 hours dedicated to the program and additional time for business development outside the program.
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs and start-ups in the pre-launch stage (NMT-3 to 6 months) located in Quebec.- Companies with a technological innovation business model that has a significant impact.- Businesses operating in the water sector, particularly those with international export potential.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Quebec.
How to apply
1
Participate in the information session
Register for the online information session scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
2
Prepare the application file
- Write the project proposal specifying the technological innovation related to water.
- Include documents that demonstrate the potential of your business model and international export.
3
Submit the project
- Follow the instructions given during the information session to officially submit your application.
- Ensure that all requested documents and information are correctly finalized and included.
Additional information
- The program offers more than 50 training sessions and workshops throughout its duration.
- Participants receive over 120 hours of personalized support, including 90 hours from community experts tailored to specific project needs and priorities.
- Monthly sessions are provided to practice pitching.
- Workshops focus on collective intelligence and peer support.
- Collaboration environments are available at Walter Quebec and Walter Montreal.
- Participants gain access to a range of events dedicated to entrepreneurs in the cleantech ecosystem.
- The program lasts for 12 months and is structured into four phases.
- Participants contribute $350 per month (plus taxes) towards the program, with much support covered by organizational and financial partners.
- A program information session is scheduled online for March 11, 2025, at 12 PM.
