OWC 3.0: Water Industry Growth
OWC's Water Industry Growth (WIG) Program facilitated groundbreaking research projects and technological advancements in water treatment, resource management, and environmental sustainability. WIG supported company-led projects focused on technology advancement, many involving academic, municipal and other sector partners.
The program also provided funding for critical upgrades at OWC's Guelph & London Wastewater Demonstration Facilities and facilitated skills development training sessions in the areas of diversity, inclusion and indigenous cultural competency.
The success of the WIG program reflects a collaborative commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth within Southern Ontario’s water sector.
Contributions allocated across programming.
Leveraged investments by companies, collaborators and partners.
Projected new sales resulting from WIG innovations commercialized by December 2025
Technology advancement projects including 8 academic collaborations.
Jobs created or maintained as a result of funding received from program.
Unique businesses supported across programming.
