OWC Innovation Showcase Fall Series: Connecting Research and Innovation Across Ontario
This fall, the Ontario Water Consortium hosted its Innovation Showcase Fall Series, a three-part webinar program highlighting applied research and interdisciplinary collaboration across Ontario’s water sector. With over 200 registrants from academia, government, and industry, the series showcased emerging tools and partnerships advancing sustainable water monitoring, treatment, and ecosystem restoration. The series opened with a deep dive into the integration of engineering, biology, and data science at McMaster University. Dr. Herb Schellhorn, Dr. Faizan Saleem, and Dr. Ravi Selvaganapathy introduced [...]
PFAS Management in Canada Workshop: Driving Collaboration and Solutions
On September 16, 2025, Urban Water TMU hosted the PFAS Management in Canada Workshop, bringing together government representatives, municipal operators, researchers, consultants, technology providers, non-profits, and academics to address the pressing challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Canadian water systems and biosolids. The workshop combined keynote presentations, panels, and interactive roundtable discussions to explore governance frameworks, emerging treatment technologies, and strategies for mitigating PFAS risks while preserving the agricultural value of biosolids. As a partner for the [...]
Accelerating Market Access in Water Innovation: Independent Robotics and the Ontario Water Consortium
When emerging technologies meet the complexity of the water sector, even the most promising innovations can struggle to find traction. This was the case for Independent Robotics (IR), a deep tech company aiming to bring its AI-powered Insight Engine and Aqua 2 autonomous robotic platform into the water space. While the technologies had clear potential for infrastructure inspection and environmental monitoring, the path to meaningful partnerships and real-world deployment was less obvious. That’s where the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) stepped [...]