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University of Waterloo · Aug 19, 2026
Breakthrough Battery-Free Sensor Has Potential for Direct Satellite Uplink
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a fully battery-free, hydro-powered sensor that can transmit alerts over long distances, with potential for satellite-enabled connectivity. The technology could expand IoT applications for water monitoring, data centres and remote infrastructure.
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Toronto Star × MaRS Discovery District · Aug 14, 2026
AquaSensing Featured in Toronto Star Tech Update on Flood Resilience Technologies
AquaSensing was featured in the Toronto Star Tech Update for its battery-free water leak detection technology and its role in helping building owners identify water intrusion and hidden moisture issues. The article highlights the Evergreen Brick Works deployment, where AquaSensing detected condensation in an area containing glycol.
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AquaSensing Insights · Jul 30, 2026
Supporting Canada's Transition to Resilient Buildings Through Battery-Free Early Water Detection
Flooding is Canada's most common and costly natural disaster. AquaSensing's battery-free water leak detection technology helps organizations detect water intrusion early, reduce damage, and improve building resilience through proactive water risk management.
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MaRS Discovery District · May 19, 2026
These Nine Startups are Helping Build Canada’s Climate Resilience
AquaSensing, part of the inaugural cohort of the MaRS Adaptech Accelerator, is working to scale solutions that help communities predict, prevent and respond to extreme weather events.
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MaRS Discovery District & Definity · May 19, 2026
MaRS and Definity Announce Participants in its New Adaptech Accelerator
AquaSensing has been selected as one of nine ventures for MaRS's new Adaptech Accelerator, a nine-month program backed by MaRS Discovery District and Definity focused on climate resilience startups.
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Scale Up Canada · May 7, 2026
AquaSensing Named One of Waterloo Region's Top 50 Most Scalable Companies
AquaSensing is recognized as one of Waterloo Region's Top 50 Most Scalable Companies. The recognition highlights high-growth ventures demonstrating strong commercial potential, innovation, and the ability to scale globally.
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Made in CA · Aug 30, 2023
Founder Interview: Catching Water Leaks Before They Become Damage
Co-founder Norman Zhou on AquaSensing's battery-free technology and preventing billions in water damage.
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PR Newswire · Jun 15, 2022
AquaSensing Adopts InPlay's NanoBeacon Bluetooth Technology
The next-generation Leak Sensor 2.0 pairs AquaSensing's energy harvesting with InPlay's NanoBeacon for a maintenance-free, 20+ year wireless sensor.
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Nordic Semiconductor · Jan 18, 2022
AquaSensing Featured in Nordic Semiconductor
AquaSensing's Leak Detector 1.0 is featured for integrating a Nordic Bluetooth LE SoC.
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University of Waterloo · Sep 30, 2021
Nanomaterials Virtual Pitch Competition Winners
AquaSensing is among the winners, presenting its nano-materials-based Leak Detector 1.0.
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Future Water Association · Mar 31, 2021
Success at Water Dragons 2021
AquaSensing advances to the 2022 finals with high commendation from the judges.
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Velocity Incubator · Mar 26, 2021
Concept $5K Winners
AquaSensing wins one of four first-place prizes at the Concept $5K pitch competition.
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University of Waterloo · Feb 13, 2020
Waterloo Researchers Develop Self-Powered Water Sensor
Waterloo researchers develop a self-powered, battery-free water leak sensor.
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