A crossroads for research, innovation, education and mobilization
The Carrefour de l'eau is a project designed to make Quebec City a world leader in sustainable development, particularly in the field of water-related technologies, whether recycling, treatment or sanitation.
Carrefour de l'eau's mission
Shaping the future of water, here and for tomorrow
The Carrefour de l'eau brings together, in a single location, the knowledge, talents and infrastructures needed to imagine, test and deploy the solutions and innovations that will define tomorrow's water management. From research to commercialization, it accelerates the emergence of high-impact technologies, trains a new generation of experts, changes our practices and paradigms, generates strategic intellectual property and propels companies capable of providing concrete answers to the world's major water-related challenges.
Water recycling plant
A plant that can serve industrial users in the vicinity of companies that consume large quantities of drinking water for industrial purposes, thereby reducing the pressure on the public network.
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Interpretation and awareness center
Interpretation and awareness center on water open to the general public to change public opinion on water reuse for drinking water production.
Research laboratories
Research laboratories and teaching facilities to train researchers and experts in the field of water and encourage the emergence of cutting-edge research.
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Full-scale test bench
Full-scale test bench for testing and developing new technologies in the water sector.
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Incubator for water-related companies
Incubator designed to foster the emergence of new technology companies in the water sector.
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Real Estate Division
Real estate cluster specializing in the water sector, including rental space for companies in the sector.
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Project stages
The Carrefour de l'eau is the first hub to bring together research, scientific entrepreneurship, a technology test bed, an interpretation center and an industrial water recycling plant, to put Quebec expertise and new technological advances at the service of responsible water use and protection.
2021 - 2022
First feasibility study for a "Carrefour de l'eau
2023
Market research
2024
Set up pilot projects for each component + seek funding
2025 - 2027
Deployment of the Carrefour de l'eau pilot project
2027 - 2028
Full-scale project deployment
Projects for 2025
The Carrefour de l'eau is made possible by the commitment of its founding partners.
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mars, 16 2026
2.8 million in funding to accelerate deployment of Carrefour de l'eau in Quebec City
Thanks to a promising partnership, the Carrefour de l'eau is officially born.
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10 octobre 2025
Recycled wastewater, a first industrial use in Quebec City
Thanks to a promising partnership, the Carrefour de l'eau is officially born.
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septembre, 28 2025
Quebec City allocates $928,067 for the creation of a global center of expertise in the water sector
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