August 26, 2025 - Innovation without borders: Empowering Water Tech Changemakers Across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence

AquaAction is launching a major expansion of its AquaHacking program across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region, aiming to empower 1,000 young innovators by 2026. The program is co-hosted by the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, reinforcing cross-border collaboration to support the next generation of water-tech entrepreneurs.

The 10-month program provides participants with mentorship, technical guidance, and seed funding to develop solutions for critical issues such as water access in underserved communities, sustainable agriculture, and resilient infrastructure. 

"The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers are committed to innovating to strengthen our region. AquaHacking offers a unique platform for young entrepreneurs and problem-solvers to address some of our real-world challenges. We look forward to working together to bring new ideas for improving our fisheries and addressing other water-related opportunities." David Naftzger, Executive Director, GSGP.

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