Forward Water Draws on UofT Expertise to Advance Forward Osmosis Technology with SOWC Support
Going with the flow is an adage Forward Water Technologies won’t argue with. The Mississauga, Ontario company has developed a new forward osmosis technology that uses engineered “switchable salts” to purify wastewater. It’s a low-energy process for bulk cleanup of industrial wastewater streams and is aimed at alleviating the global demand for fresh water and reducing the volume of wastewater requiring treatment and disposal. “Taking water out of the water table just doesn’t make sense,” says Howie Honeyman, Chief Executive [...]
Strategic Recommendations for Infrastructure Funding
On June 24, 2016, the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC), Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) hosted a session for water leaders from technology companies, municipalities, and the broader water sector to present four strategic recommendations to the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister for Infrastructure and Communities. The Government of Canada is investing $120 billion over the next 10 years into an infrastructure plan that aims to address the gaps in infrastructure across the country. [...]
Advancing Water Technologies program call for proposals for large projects up to $500,000
SOWC’s Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. SOWC is now inviting applications by southern Ontario companies for a limited number of technology development projects of up to 2 years in duration that could benefit from a contribution of up to $500,000 toward eligible project costs. Interested applicants must submit an Intake Form for consideration no later than 1 September, 2016. The AWT Program eligibility criteria and [...]