AquaAction and Lavery Announce New Partnership for Freshwater Health in North America

AquaAction and Lavery Announce New Partnership for Freshwater Health in North America

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between AquaAction and Lavery that promises to elevate our mission and impact in the water innovation sector. This collaboration brings renewed excitement, hope, and positivity as we work together to advance sustainable water solutions and foster community resilience.

“It has already been close to five years since Lavery first decided to support AquaAction’s cause by providing legal counsel to companies that are innovating in the water industry. We are excited to be renewing this partnership,” says Isabelle Jomphe, Partner and Co-Head of Practice of the Intellectual Property group at Lavery.

" We are excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with Lavery, leveraging their legal expertise to propel innovation in water technology. Together, we aim to provide comprehensive support that fosters growth, ensuring the success and impact of groundbreaking solutions in the water sector." - Soula Chronopoulos, President of AquaAction

          François de Gaspé-Beaubien, Founding Chair of AquaAction and Isabelle Jomphe, Partner and Co-Head of Practice of the Intellectual Property group at Lavery.

“At Lavery, we believe strongly in the importance of innovation to face environmental challenges. This partnership with AquaAction reflects our commitment to supporting young innovators and promoting sustainable water solutions,” says Sébastien Vézina, Partner at Lavery and General Secretary of the Board of AquaAction.

Renewal of AquaAction Support

Lavery's commitment to AquaAction is not new, and we are delighted to announce the renewal of their support for the AquaHacking and AquaEntrepreneur Québec programs. This support will continue to empower young innovators in Québec, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and exposure needed to develop and implement cutting-edge water solutions. Lavery's continued support in the AquaHacking and AquaEntrepreneur programs underscores their dedication to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of innovators by providing legal and strategic advice as well as training to develop and implement innovative solutions that tackle critical challenges related to water.

Isabelle Jomphe at the AquaCamp

About Lavery

Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction.

About AquaAction

Founded in 2015, AquaAction is a registered charity in Canada and the United States, focused on revitalizing freshwater health. They help develop talent, launch promising water start-ups, and scale innovative enterprises through two tech-focused programs: 1-AquaHacking Challenge (Start-Up Launchpad): an annual innovation competition that fosters entrepreneurial and climate leadership skills, empowering the next generation to tackle pressing water issues with tech solutions. 2-AquaEntrepreneur (Scale-Up Program): helps entrepreneurs implement and scale their water-tech solutions in the municipal and private sectors across North America and beyond.