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Preface
“Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.”
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi |1893-1986 | Hungarian Biochemist
1937 Nobel Prize for Medicine The Water Catalogue is offered to you by the Sector Group Environment of the Enterprise Europe Network.
In the Water Catalogue you can find:
• Water related Partner Opportunities profiles
• Water Networks (recommended by the network)
• European Water Experts
• European Water organizations
• Contact details of the Sector Group Environment members
The Water profiles published in the catalogue are summaries. The complete description of the profiles can be
found in Partnering Opportunities een.ec.europa.eu (left side, click on search).
Are you interested in the Water profiles? Please, contact your local Enterprise Europe Network Office (see
chapter 8).
For more information on the catalogue and/or on the Dutch Water profiles, please contact:
Janine Kaya
Enterprise Europe Network | The Netherlands
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +31 (0)88 602 52 87
We hope you will be inspired by our Water Catalogue.
Sector Group Environment
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Index 1 Enterprise Europe Network ............................................................................................................................ 1
2 Sector Group Environment ............................................................................................................................. 2
3 Events Environment 2016 .............................................................................................................................. 3
4 Partnering Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Water Partnering Requests ................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Water Partnering Offers ...................................................................................................................... 11
5 European Water Networks........................................................................................................................... 25
6 European Water Organisations .................................................................................................................... 29
7 Sector Group Environment members & contact details ............................................................................. 31
8 Colophon ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
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1 Enterprise Europe Network Business Support on Your Doorstep
The Enterprise Europe Network is a key instrument in the EU's strategy to boost growth and jobs.
The network offers support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the
opportunities in the European Union. Our services are specifically designed for small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) but are also available to all businesses, research centers and Universities across Europe.
The Enterprise Europe Network brings together business support organizations from more than 50 countries. They
are connected through powerful databases and know Europe inside out. What's more, they have been working
together for years, some even for decades. You'll be amazed at how well your local Network contact point is
connected in Europe, and even beyond.
With close to 600 member organizations we are always close to where your business is based. Whichever Network
contact point you get in touch with, we will either assist you on the spot or put you in touch with a specialized
branch in your region even better placed to serve you, seize the unparalleled business opportunities
in the EU Single Market.
Set the course for your success in Europe and get in touch with your local Network contact point today.
http://een.ec.europa.eu/about/branches
Helping small companies make the most of the business opportunities in the European Union
is the Enterprise Europe Network’s mission!
Our support services:
• EU law and legislation
• Access to Finance
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Technology Transfer
• Going International
• Research funding
• Speak up on EU law
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2 Sector Group Environment The Sector Group's mission is to contribute to the development and competitiveness of SMEs and other
organizations in the environmental sector through the mediation of partnerships, exploitation of research results,
identification of financing schemes and provision of other support mechanisms in the areas of commerce,
innovation and technology, and R&D. This will be implemented through a broad spectrum of services, ranging from
information provision to specific events and individual consulting and advice.
The group aims at a high level of commitment and professionalism which will contribute to the learning curve and
specialist expertise in the area of environment for the participating members and organizations, as well as
providing value added services for this particular segment of Enterprise Europe Network clients.
Topics covered:
• Water & wastewater treatment • Waste treatment
• Air treatment • Waste to energy
• Soil treatment • Environmental sensing & monitoring
• Recycling & recovery • Cleaner production
• Waste management • Sustainable development
How you can benefit from the Sector Group Environment
• Finding business and cooperation partners;
• bringing together enterprises, institutes, stakeholders and public bodies;
• advising on funding opportunities from EU research programs;
• identifying and promoting innovative technologies, products and services, and matching technology supply
and demand;
• organizing brokerage events, company missions, symposia, conferences and workshops;
• assisting in EU legislation matters such as Directives and Regulations;
• making eco-innovation visible, attractive and available to all industries.
More information
http://een.ec.europa.eu/about/sector-groups/environment
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3 Events Environment 2016 All Enterprise Europe Network branches organize a variety of events where you can meet potential business,
research, cooperation partners and learn all you need to know to expand your business in Europe.
In three years, the Network has held more than 19 000 local events for small businesses, with more than 742 000 participants. Check our events calendar regularly to see which events are coming up in your industry sector or in your region http://een.ec.europa.eu/tools/services/EVE/Event/ListEvents. On this page you will find list with the upcoming Environmental related events.
March 2016 01/03/2016
08/03/2016
Bio Wales 2016 Cardiff (United Kingdom) About Japan Webinar: White Biotech Webinar (Belgium)
08/03/2016 International water and irrigation exhibition SMAGUA 2016- Brokerage event Zaragoza (Spain)
09/03/2016 ECOBUILD & RESOURCE Matchmaking 2016 London (United Kingdom)
16/03/2016 SBE16 Malta: Towards a Sustainable Built Environment Valletta (Malta)
17/03/2016 Sustainable Built Environment Malta B2B Valletta (Malta)
18/03/2016
20/03/2016
21/03/2016
29/03/2016
Grenzeloos Brokerage Event for German and Dutch Entrepreneurs Groningen (Netherlands) South Alliance Maritime Mission in South of France (US/UK/FR) Marseilles, Toulon, Nice (France) H2020 Energy Market Uptake Calls 2016-17 Brokerage Event Istanbul (Turkey) Offshore Onshore Energy Day Lyon (France)
April 2016
05/04/2016 Eurostars Match - ICT solutions for smart cities Helsinki (Finland)
07/04/2016 B2B in XXI IUPAC Conference: a sustainable waste management approach Roma (Italy)
15/04/2016 Brokerage event Tatra Expo construction and living 2016 Poprad (Slovakia)
15/04/2016 BUD-GRYF b2b matchmaking 2016 Szczecin (Poland)
18/04/2016 The Future of Building Vienna (Austria))
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19/04/2016 Horizon 2020 Space Info day and Workshop on Space Science and Technology Co-operation Ljubljana (Slovenia)
21/04/2016 Inauguration of EEN Singapore Centre cum EU-Singapore Networking & Brokerage Event Singapore (Singapore)
21/04/2016 AgroDays Normandie - ADN (B2B in agrofood sector) Deauville (France)
25/04/2016 EEN Brokerage Event during Hannover Messe 2016 Hannover (Germany)
27/04/2016 Brokerage Event Alimentaria 2016 Barcelona (Spain)
27/04/2016 EUREKA Innovation Week 2016: Matchmaking event Stockholm (Sweden)
28/04/2016 B2B Brokerage Event during ICCI Fair 2016 Istanbul (Turkey)
29/04/2016 Euro-Med Days of the Blue Economy - Brokerage Event Gaeta (Italy)
May 2016 11/05/2016 Smart Cities India 2016 - Matchmaking Event
New Delhi (India) 16/05/2016 AgroB2B@NSFair
Novi Sad (Serbia) 18/05/2016 NaviGate Matchmaking 2016
Turku (Finland) 19/05/2016 European Maritime Day 2016 - Matchmaking 2016
Turku (Finland) 25/05/2016 Pro'Hydro 2016 Business meetings on HydroGaïa Water Exhibition
Montpellier (France) 25/05/2016 Seafuture & Maritime Refitting 2016
La Spezia (Italy) 25/05/2016 Centrallia 2016
Winnipeg (Canada) 27/05/2016 B2B meetings on the occasion of "Construction and Interior" EXPO 2016
Yerevan (Armenia) 31/05/2016 Smart Business Days@Metropolitan Solutions
Berlin (Germany) 31/05/2016 Matchmaking on Tour |Netherlands – Germany (in the framework of IFAT)
Mulheim an der Ruhr (Germany)
June 2013 08/06/2016 Vision London 2016
London (United Kingdom) 16/06/2016 Brokerage Event - Innovative City 2016
Nice (France) 17/06/2016 E² Tech4Cities 2016 – Energy & Efficiency Technologies for cities Brokerage event
Brussels (Belgium) 21/06/2016 IFAMA Matchmaking 2016 - International Food & Agribusiness Management
Association Matchmaking 2016 Aarhus (Denmark)
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22/06/2016 H2020 International Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Eco-innovation Matchmaking Event Liverpool (United Kingdom)
23/06/2016 Harnessing the power of circular economy: Company mission and international seminar on "Financing the circular economy in the Med islands"" Limassol (Cyprus)
23/06/2016 Industrial Technologies 2016 Matchmaking Amsterdam (Netherlands)
July 2016 26/07/2016 Sci-Tech Matchmaking at EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF)
Manchester (United Kingdom)
September 2016 08/09/2016 MariMatch 2016 - International Brokerage Event at SMM Hamburg
Hamburg (Germany) 27/09/2016 International matchmaking event at POLAGRA FOOD Fair
Poznan (Poland)
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4 Partnering Opportunities
4.1 Water Partnering Requests
A Chinese company is looking for detecting equipment or technology for leakage of water pipe networks.
China (TRCN20160126001)
A Chinesse leading hydraulic control valve company is looking for detecting equipment or technology for leakage of
water pipe networks, such as high accuracy water leakage detector or sensor for buried tap water pipelines, sewer
manholes, fire hydrants, and overhaul valves. They want to cooperate with partners through joint venture,
commercial agreement with technical assistance and technical cooperation.
New methods to reduce water consumption and reuse water for food industry
Denmark (TRDK20160125001)
A large Danish meat-producing corporation is looking for methods to reduce water consumption and recycle water
from the production cycle. They are looking for insights in state-of-the-art technologies that eventually can lead to
technical cooperation or a commercial agreement with technical assistance with companies or knowledge
institutions offering this kind of technology.
Water vapor condensation in vacuum system
Latvia (TRLV20150916001)
A small company from Latvia, involved in manufacturing apiary products is searching for cost effective technology
or know-how that would prevent water vapor suction into the vacuum pumps. The desired technology should
condensate 99% (or close to this figure) of vapors. The company is looking for commercial agreement with
technical assistance.
A Spanish EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) company with experience in the
field of civil engineering is seeking to establish agreements to incorporate technology
Spain (TRES20151215001)
A Spanish EPCM (engineering, procurement and construction management ) company with large experience in the
field of civil engineering ( F41) is requesting technology in the field of water, power generation and biomass and
waste treatment facilities for its spinoff concerned in environmental issues such as water, waste, biomass and
power generation. The company is seeking to establish commercial and joint venture agreements, as well as
licences, services and subcontracting agreements.
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Linestop technologies requested for restoration of water supply.
United Kingdom (TRUK20151109001)
An East of England based water cluster, working on behalf of a water utilities company, is looking for linestop
technologies for water supply. Such technologies would support the water utility company’s alternative supply and
restoration strategy when failures in supply occur. They are looking to utilise potential solutions under a
commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Chilean Company specialized in cleanliness services is looking for partners in Europe
Chile (TRCL20151102002)
Chilean companies group dedicated to industrial cleaning and maintenance of offices is looking for technology and
experience in cleaning solar panels, dry systems, or other methods using a minimum of water and automatic
systems, for a big projects (big surfaces) and also for business relationships, both for possible joint projects such as
representation, distribution and sale of technology in all Europe in order to stablish a technologic transfer
agreement.
A spanish environmental consulting is looking for partners to develop groundwater projects and studies
Spain (TRES20151028001)
A spanish environmental consulting specialized in water/energy technologies and management, with a deep
interest in the field of groundwater, request partners to develop projects related with management,
decontamination, extraction or modeling of groundwater. Research cooperation, technical cooperation and
services agreements are sought.
Technical partners required to further develop an innovative water leak detector
United Kingdom (TRUK20151001001)
A UK based SME is seeking to further develop a water leak detector. A prototype has been developed containing a
water detecting strip which conducts an electrical signal to an audible warning component emitting a warning
sound similar to a smoke or fire alarm. This alerts the occupant to the fact that there may be a leak developing
requiring immediate attention. The SME now seeks technical co-operation to further test and develop the
product's design and create a smart mobile application.
Solution required to monitor performance and reliability of industrial water pumps
United Kingdom (TRUK20150826001)
An East of England based water network, working on behalf of a water utilities company, is looking for a solution
which could predict failure and show changes in performance of pumps in real time. They are looking for new
technologies or additional solutions. They are looking to utilise potential solutions under a commercial agreement
with technical assistance.
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Biomass power plant to utilize olive mill waste water
Turkey (10 TR 97NA 3HHH)
A Turkish olive oil producing company generates a big amount of olive mill waste water (OMWW) and olive cake
every season.The company is looking for a technology in order to convert these 2 wastes into fertilizer or animal
feed.
UK SME seeks innovative technologies for water utilities around the world
United Kingdom (TRUK20150526001)
A UK SME is seeking innovative water or waste water technologies for municipal water utilities in the EU, USA or
Australia. The company can offer innovative water-tech developers the opportunity to make technical sales pitches
the R&D teams water utilities, at no cost (this project is funded by water utilities globally). They are offering a
services agreement.
Sustainable waste water treatment system sought for large hotel
Germany (TRDE20150609001)
A German hotel first one to receive a European sustainability certification in the German Capital Region is seeking a
technology to treat all waste water of the hotel in a self-sustaining way. Partners for further
development/adjustment of existing technology is sought in a technical cooperation scheme. License Agreements
are feasible as well.
Micro hydro turbine using final effluent cascade from wastewater treatment works.
United Kingdom (TRUK20150415001)
A Large Scottish (UK) Water Utility wishes to explore the potential to recover energy from treated sewage effluent,
allowing local sources of renewable electricity to be generated from sites where this is not currently possible. An
industrial partner is sought for the demonstration or technological development of low cost micro hydro solutions
capable of operation on treated wastewater effluent.
Solar water purification system for community use
India (TRIN20150420001)
An Indian non governmental organization is looking to pilot solar based water purification system at two locations
in north western India. The organization is carrying out developmental activities from last 12 years and has across
India presence. The organization is looking for the commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Solutions for reducing septicity in pumped sewer rising mains
United Kingdom (TRUK20150420001)
An East of England based Water Network working on behalf of a major UK water utilities company are looking for
solutions to reduce septicity in pumped sewer rising mains. It is envisaged that the solution will be implemented on
their infrastructure under a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
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An Indian company is looking for technology in integrated performance modeling of water, energy and
hydrology for increased efficiency of pumping utilities
India (TRIN20150218001)
Indian company is seeking R&D/technology partners for integrated performance modeling of water, energy
and hydrology for increased efficiency of pumping utilities. It has patented method of virtually metering
hydraulic parameters and dynamic performance of a pumping system from 'energy signature' of a motor.
Research or technical or commercial or JV agreement for improving water-energy efficiency in water and waste
water utilities, power plant auxiliaries, industries and agriculture is sought.
Nitrogen separation/purification from animal fat
Finland (TRFI20150213001)
A Finnish animal by-product processing company is looking for technologies for separating, purifying or
removing nitrogen from animal fat to be used as a raw material for biodiesel. Company is open for proposals
covering the complete process line or partly solutions, either by licensing the technology, by obtaining a related
service, via commercial agreements with technical assistance or by commencing a joint R&D project or
technical cooperation agreement.
Turkish textile company is looking for a new technology to reduce their huge water consumption in
manufacturing process.
Turkey (TRTR20131129001)
A Turkish woven fabric textile manufacturer seeks a technology which helps them to reduce their consumption
of water and energy. The company wants to redesign their manufacturing process with a new technology for a
more sustainable production.This textile /garment manufacturer is now looking for technical cooperation and a
commercial agreement with technical assistance.The company is also interested in making manufacturing
agreements.
Turkish metal processing company seeking a new technology to modify and reduce high rate of water and
chemical consumption in their manufacturing process.
Turkey (TRTR20131202002)
A Turkish metal processing company is looking for an innovative technology to reduce their chemical and water
consumption in their process. The company is operating in metal processing and machinery sector as a supplier
for automotive industry. It has a process where zinc phosphate is used as a surface finishing agent. Company is
highly interested in technical cooperation agreement and commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Innovative components for a system producing energy from renewable resources.
Italy (TRIT20150131001)
An Italian company patented an innovative system that collects energy from river and tidal currents, combining
high performances and cost-efficiency. The system consists of a kinetic turbine which is immersed inside water
currents. It's kept in equilibrium by a central deflector and it's anchored to the shore by a cable. The company
looks for partners providing components of the system to jointly further develop the technology in the frame
of manufacturing and technical cooperation agreement.
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Drinking water treatment supported by mobile solar power plant
Austria (TRAT20150114001)
An Austrian producer of mobile solar power stations is seeking to combine them with a water treatment
system. The system should be compatible with the frame of the solar array and use a modular design. It needs
to be adjustable to different contamination levels and sources, eventually providing drinking water for up to
500 people. The company is looking for partners with modular water treatment systems for
manufacturing/technical cooperations or commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Biotechnological solutions for wastewater management and/or treatment
Portugal (BRPT20140912001)
Protuguese private company fully dedicated to the environment, offers innovative biological solutions for
wastewater treatment. The company aims at contacting European companies with similar activities which can
broaden their range of products and services. The company offers a knowledge-based approach to the
Portuguese environmental market through its highly skilled and qualified technical team. The company aims at
establishing partnerships with innovative companies in its sector of activity.
A Belgian company, specialized in water treatment, is looking for subcontracting in plastic injection and cold
forming.
Belgium (BRBE20140325001)
A Belgian company, specialized in water treatment, is looking for companies able to produce two kind of
rectangular basins whose dimensions are: 3.5 x 2.5 meters; the depth of the basins is 60 and 100 cm. Those
basins will be buried to store water and filtration substrate. The basins must be nestable on each other for
transport. The company is looking for production subcontracting.
Looking for technologies, products and different solutions involved in the restoration of inland water
systems to distribute them, or for joint venture
Spain (BRES20140313001)
This Spanish company is specialized in environmental monitoring, control, management and improvement of
inland water bodies, including the restoration of these systems by problems of eutrophication, anoxia,
microbial infection, etc.. ). They are looking for technology/products and different solutions involved in the
restoration of these inland water systems in an environmental friendly way, to distribute. They are also
interested in joint venture.
Looking for joint-venture to join a partner within the following fields: integral water cycle framework, urban
solid waste management, and environmental monitoring and analysis
Spain (20120628062 BR)
Spanish SME specialized in projects within the integral water cycle framework and urban solid waste
management as well as in environmental monitoring and analysis, is looking for partners to create a joint-
venture in order to commercialize and deploy projects in their countries.
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4.2 Water Partnering Offers
Automatic indoor air purifying windows
Korea, Republic of (TOKR20140610004)
A Korean SME specializing in water treatment and air purification technology is offering an automatic indoor air
purifying window. The technology makes it possible to purify air indoors without opening windows. The air
indoors keeps fresh because this window system lets discharge polluted air inside and purify the air coming
from the outside. It perfectly acts as a natural ventilation. The company is looking for a partner for a
commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Technology and know-how of manufacturing of small wastewater treatment plants and proprietary
wastewater treatment technology for decentralised solutions on offer
Slovakia (TOSK20150507001)
A Slovak SME specialised in development, production and installation of individual and small wastewater
treatment plants with a special patented technology is looking for business partners from Israel and India to
conclude a licence, manufacturing and commercial agreement with technical assistance. The technology of
treatment has all the necessary European certificates, has been tested in Germany and has the local approvals
from Germany and France.
Real-time permanent biosensing system for biomonitoring of water quality
Germany (TODE20150617002)
A German SME specialized in the field of biomonitoring tools has developed a real-time permanent biosensor
to monitor the quality of water. The sensor can be applied in all sectors where pollution hazards in water,
sediment and soil can affect ecological integrity and/ or human health. End-users could be e.g. waterworks, the
beverage, pharmaceutical or oil industry or waste water treatment plants. The SME is looking for a commercial
agreement with technical assistance or a research co-operation.
Portable and affordable bioassay for water chemical pollutants detection
Spain (TOES2015100200)
A research group from a Spanish university has developed a bioassay for the detection of pollution in municipal
and industrial water resources by means of visual or optical procedures. It consists of microorganisms
supported in an absorbent matrix facilitates the redox reaction and the following analysis detection avoiding
limitations of current gold standard method. The research group is looking for industrial partners interested in
a license agreement to commercialize this technology.
Mobile wastewater filtration device for on-site recycling of process water
Austria (TOAT20150415001)
An Austrian SME has developed a mobile filtration device to treat and reuse process water from construction
and cleaning applications. The mobile plant can be provided as a container or trailer solution and reduces
wastewater disposal by up to 90%. A European patent has been granted and the technology is already available
on the market. Partners for implementation and application are sought for technical cooperation, commercial
agreement with technical assistance and licensing agreement.
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Innovative UV water disinfection/treatment product
Israel (13 IL 80ER 3S62)
An Israeli based company has developed a UV water disinfection/treatment. The process is chemical-free water
disinfection, dechlorination & ozone destruction that meet stringent food and water safety regulations, with
third-party validation to US FDA and EPA criteria.
The company is looking for joint venture, technical cooperation and commercial agreement with technical
assistance.
New method for wastewater nitrogen removal based in an improved anammox process
Spain (TOES20151020001)
A Catalan research group has developed a method for the removal of wastewater nitrogen based in the
anammox process. It consists of performing a partial nitritation of wastewater in a separate biofilm reactor,
avoiding the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate (main side reaction of anammox process) and thus enhancing the
efficiency of the nitrogen wastewater removal. It is applicable at full scale in municipal treatment plants.
Industrial partners interested in a license agreement are sought.
Ecological filter based on zeolites for obtaining drinking water
Romania (TORO20140214001)
A Romanian innovative SME has developed an ecological filter for water treatment, a device that transforms
water contaminated with particulate matter and harmful elements into tap drinking water. The filter material
is a zeolite material from Romania. Industrial partners interested in licensing and production are sought.
Technology for production of a household appliance for automated preparation of drinking melt water
without artificial filters and chemical additives
Russian Federation (13 RU 86FG 3RT0)
A Russian company from Novosibirsk developed a technology for production of an automated devices for
making clean and healthy drinking water. The treatment method is based on the principle of natural water
purification through freezing and melting, without artificial filters and chemical additives. The company is
offering a license agreement.
Method for enhancing nitrogen removal efficiency in aerobic granular sequencing batch reactors in sewage
treatment plants
Spain (TOES20151020002)
A Catalan research group has developed a new method to enhance wastewater nitrogen removal efficiency in
aerobic granular sequencing batch reactors. The method consists of a closed loop system controlling the
dissolved oxygen (DO) by means of software that performs DO set point value automatic calculation based on
ammonium values at the end of the cycle. An increase of nitrogen removal efficiency from 48% to 75% has
been achieved. Industrial partners interested in a license agreement are sought.
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New technology for neutralisation of industrial wastewater, concentrated solutions and solid waste
containing heavy metals
Poland (TOPL20150206004)
A Polish company has developed a new technology for neutralisation of industrial wastewater, concentrated
solutions and solid waste containing heavy metals. It can be used for neutralization of effluents from
electroplating shops, tanneries and also wastes from different hazardous chemical processes.
The partners for technical cooperation, joint venture or manufacturing agreement are sought and also partners
for further product development.
Sophisticated web-based software system for the entire control of water, waste water or air quality
measurement networks allowing immediate hazard detection and response
Germany (TODE20150205001)
A German company offers a web-based software system for the entire control and management of automated
measuring networks applicable to water, waste water and air quality monitoring. It allows the immediate
detection of pollutions and hazards at the various measuring stations by automatic sampling for lab analysis as
well as instant warning and messaging, thus resulting in fast tracing of the respective source and the quickest
possible response. Company seeks technical or research cooperation.
Waste water sampler with advanced graphical interface for the manufacturing and processing industries
United Kingdom (TOUK20150128001)
A UK SME has developed an innovative sampling system for the waste water processing sector that has first of
a kind features. The system incorporates an intuitive touch screen user interface, peristaltic pumps and climate
controlled storage to provide a more complete sampling system than currently available from the competition.
The company is seeking commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Automated fat and oil skimmer for efficient and cost effective removal and recovery of oil and fat from
waste water, processing tanks and systems.
United Kingdom (TOUK20150122002)
A UK SME waste water treatment specialist has developed an industry first method for the removal of fats and
oils from waste water using a simple cost effective technology. The technology can remove up to 50 cubic
metres of high quality fats and oils per day, and greatly reduces the cost and complexity of processing waste
water. The company is looking for technical cooperation agreements with waste water treatment organisations
and consultants as well as waste recovery specialists.
Stable water/diesel micro-emulsions leading to significant reduction of particulate matter
Germany (TODE20150116002)
A German university has developed a water/fuel emulsion that has remained stable in a wide range of
operating conditions. Applications are in diesel, rapeseed oil methyl ester (RME), kerosene and gasoline. It is
characterized by easy handling and implementation while providing clean and efficient combustion with
significant particulate matter reduction. Industrial licensees are sought.
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Powerful composite sorbent for the removal of contaminants from water
Slovakia (TOSK20150108003)
Established Slovak research institute has developed a highly effective composite sorbent for the removal of
contaminants from water. This includes heavy metals such as arsenic, antimony, chromium, cadmium, lead and
others. The composite sorbent can be also used in wastewater treatment, including wastewater from chemical
and electronic industry. Partners are sought through licensing agreement, financial agreement or technical
cooperation agreement.
Odourless and clogging-free transportation of waste water and sewage with pneumatic pump stations
Germany (BODE20160223001)
A German SME, one of the leading companies in environmental technologies, is offering pneumatic
transportation systems for the non-clogging and deposit-free transportation of waste water. Waste water and
sewage are collected and transported without blocking by means of compressed air. Moreover wastewater
remains aerobic and odourless by the addition of oxygen.
The German company is looking for distribution partners in England, Ireland, Poland, Hungary, Switzerland and
Italy.
A German SME offering modular plants for water recycling in the concrete industry is looking for distribution
partners
Germany (BODE20160210001)
A German SME is offering solutions for water recycling, especially in the concrete industry. The highly efficient
modular plants enable the complete recycling of process water and its ingredients produced by the concrete
factories. This leads to a reduction in costs for fresh water and the disposal of waste water.
For a better worldwide coverage, the German company is offering distribution services agreements to
distribution partners with contacts in the concrete industry.
UK manufacturer of water treatment products seeks distributors
United Kingdom (BOUK20160205012)
The UK company specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of water treatment products, including
scale inhibitors, chemicals for central heating systems, water softeners, ultra violet (UV) disinfection units and
water filters. Having begun recently to operate internationally, the company is now keen to expand its export
markets through the appointment of distributors in several European countries.
Swedish company specialized in innovative products for water purification based on UV-LED technology is
looking for distributors in Germany and UK.
Sweden (BOSE20160129001)
A Swedish innovative technology company specialized in developing, producing and selling an energy efficient
and environmentally friendly UV-LED based technology for water purification, is looking for distributors in
Germany and UK. The sought distribution partner is a reseller and/or wholesaler.
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German company specialising in natural water purification and disinfection (especially for swimming pools)
is looking for distribution partners in Armenia, Norway as well as different Asian and American countries.
Germany (BODE20160122001)
The German company is one of the world's leading suppliers of chemical-free water disinfection and innovative
filtration technology for whirlpools and swimming pools, cooling water systems, plant strengthening etc. The
products are patented. It is looking for distribution services agreements with companies in Armenia and
Norway as well as in different Asian and American countries in order to expand further its international activity.
Dutch SME with innovative technology for the removal of all types of ions from water is looking for agents
and distributors
Netherlands (BONL20151126001)
The Dutch company has developed and energy efficient
technology to remove ions from water using electricity
with a high recovery rate. The patented and award-
winning, modular system can be used for the softening
of water in industrial, commercial and residential
applications. The company is offering a distribution
services agreement or commercial agency agreement to
partners in the water and waste water industry, specific
to the removal of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in aqueous
solutions.
Dutch company offers their smart waste water treatment installations to companies in the food processing
industry for subcontracting agreements.
Netherlands (BONL20151202001)
A Dutch company is active in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial waste water treatment systems
for the food processing industry. Their turn key installations fulfill environmental regulations while reducing
costs substantially. After Germany, Austria and Poland they are now looking for companies in Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, Finland and U.K. in the meat, fruit, vegetable, egg, dairy and fish processing industry. Cooperation is
sought within the framework of a subcontracting agreement
South Korea manufacturer of smart UVI meter and digital UV sensor is looking for agent or distributor in
Europe
Korea, Republic of (BOKR20151123002)
A South Korean manufacturer of UVI(Untra Violet Index) meter and digital UV sensor is looking for a distributor
or agent in Europe. They produce smart UVI meter and digital UV sensor with unique original technology that
can be applied in various portable/wearable IT devices. Desired partner should have experience in optical
devices or sensors.
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An Italian company specialised in the production of floating platforms for the sea, lakes and swimming-
pools, waterparks, SPA & wellness is looking for commercial agents and distributors.
Italy (BOIT20151119002)
Italian company offers floating platforms for the sea, lakes and swimming-pools, waterparks, SPA & wellness.
The platforms are characterized by Italian design and are made in Italy. The company is looking commercial
agents and distributors.
Distributors wanted for Danish sludge/sludge and water/sludge heat exchanger
Denmark (BODK20151118001)
Danish developer and supplier of patented sludge/sludge and water/sludge heat exchanger is looking for
distributors in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Distributors sought for an online sensor system for continuous, real-time, quality monitoring and early
warning in water distribution networks
Netherlands (BONL20151127001)
A Dutch company has developed an online sensor technology for real-time monitoring of
water quality in water supply systems. The system is designed for use as a high-density
detection system throughout a distribution network. The technology is based on a unique,
patented, integrated optical chip. The Dutch company is offering a distribution services- or
a commercial agency agreement to industrial- or engineering companies with expertise in
the water sector (drinking water or wastewater).
Austrian company active in the sector of water treatment, energy-optimisation and plant construction seeks
distributors
Austria (BOAT20151113001)
The Austrian company operates in the sectors of energy-optimisation and plant construction providing
innovative customized system solutions in the fields of cooling/tempering for plastic machines and tools. They
are looking for long-term distribution partners in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Hungary,
Slovenia and Central Eastern Europe.
Ecological low cost clarification plants for household wastewater treatment
Germany (BODE20150817002)
A company from Germany has long lasting expertise and management experiences in the field of natural
clarification plants. The company offers support and essential material for the realization of own natural
clarification plant projects. The SME is looking for partners in the Czech Republic and/or Poland, which are
interested in reciprocal production for third parties, e.g. end customers or innovative local authorities.
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Hungarian manufacturer of regenerable adsorbents (As, Bo, Flu, Io) used in water treatment industry is
looking for distributors and partners
Hungary (BOHU20151026001)
A Hungarian company manufactures regenerable adsorbent materials to catch arsenic, boron, fluorine and
iodine particles and purify water. They are looking for distributors or commercial agents and companies who
are interested in license agreements, mainly from countries where these components of water signify
problems. Partners are particularly sought from the drinking- or industrial water treatment market .
Rainwater and greywater supply units - German company seeks distribution partners
Germany (BODE20151016001)
A German company develops and manufactures products for rainwater and greywater harvesting, as well as
rainwater infiltration trenches. Their supply units operate automatically. They are environmentally friendly and
are characterised by high savings and low maintenance requirements. Thanks to modular set-up applications
from private households to industrial use can be served. Distribution partners are sought.
UK Company seeks distribution partners in Ireland, Nordic and Eastern European countries for a range of
zero energy water management systems
United Kingdom (BOUK20150924006)
The UK company is rolling out a new patented water transfer system for any company or property owner who
needs to pump water. The new system uses a new pump which operates without consuming any electricity or
diesel. The pump offers a zero cost way of transferring large quantities of water long distances to help save
energy and increase the amount of water reused. The company are looking for distribution partners who can
install and demonstrate the product.
A French producer of point-of-use water filters is looking for a
commercial agency agreement in the USA and Canada
France (BOFR20150930002)
The French SME manufactures a new generation of disposable
point-of-use water filters. This filter can be installed in
healthcare facilities and is put directly on all kind of water
extraction devices (like faucets) to reduce risks of legionella,
pseudomonas and any others waterborne pathogens.
The company is looking for an agent to represent its products in
the USA and Canada among hospitals and retirement homes.
Producer of integrated, stand-alone water treatment system for decentralised and remote small water
supply applications is looking for distributors
Netherlands (BONL20150914001)
A Dutch SME is looking for partners to distribute stand-alone, integrated and easy-to-use ultrafiltration systems
for domestic and professional use. The system consist of several filtration steps to make potable water from
different water sources. Systems are adaptable to local circumstances and require very limited skills from the
user. The client is looking for distributors of this system.
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UK company seeks distributors in France and Germany for zero energy rainwater harvesting / recovery
system
United Kingdom (BOUK20150924005)
New zero energy rainwater harvesting system has
launched in the UK for simple retrofit to commercial
and agricultural buildings. The new patent pending
system helps save water and reduce local flooding
while using no electrical power and only very minimal
maintenance. The system is designed to be installed
on old and new buildings across cities and rural areas.
The UK company are looking for distributors in France
and Germany.
Dutch company specialized in mobile flood defences is looking for distributors
Netherlands (BONL20151005001)
This Dutch company offers an innovative flood defence which is the solution to avoid heavy and expensive
sandbags. Their flood defence, - mobile dam - can be installed quickly and easily. The dam can be used for
large-scale projects in an easy transportable package, containing 5 meters of flood defence. They are looking
for a distributors.
Manufacturer of rapid microbial testing kit for water quality is seeking partners for commercial agency and
distribution agreements
Canada (BOCA20150925001)
Manufacturer of new technology that allows for the fast testing of water for contaminants such as bacteria,
fungi and protozoa is seeking partners active in the pool/spa, medical and dental sectors for commercial
agency and distribution services agreements. This product developed by a Canadian company is ideal for
determining the efficacy of the water treatment, or help with determining the appropriate treatment procedur
A Russian producer of ductile iron pipes and cast fittings for waterworks is looking for partners within
distribution services agreement\joint venture agreement\manufacturing agreement.
Russian Federation (BORU20150925005)
A Russian company from Lipetsk region active in ductile iron pipes (80-1000 mm) production looks for partners
to conclude distribution services agreement. The company is also interested in conclusion of joint venture
agreement and manufacturing agreement.
Joint venture or distribution partner sought for online monitoring sensors in water quality control
Germany (BODE20150521002)
A German SME specialized in the field of biomonitoring tools has developed a real-time permanent biosensor
to monitor the quality of water. The sensor can be applied in all sectors where pollution hazards in water,
sediment and soil can affect ecological integrity and/ or human health. End-users could be e.g. waterworks, the
beverage, pharmaceutical or oil industry or waste water treatment plants. The SME is looking for a Joint
Venture or a distributor for their sensors.
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Developer of sustainable and ecological waste water treatment systems for rural areas and tourist
accommodation is looking for partners to introduce product on new markets
Netherlands (BONL20150827003)
A Dutch water technology SME has developed a sustainable and ecological system which allows the purification
of polluted waste water without the use of chemicals. This system is suitable for eliminating organic waste
from waste water streams, mainly domestic waste water. The client is looking for a partner with experience
with water technology products/systems. Potential partnership agreements are commercial agency
agreement; franchise agreement; joint venture and license agreement.
Developer of sustainable waste water treatment system searches trade partners to introduce system on new
markets
Netherlands (BONL20150827004)
The client, a Dutch water technology SME, has
developed a decentralized system for the
purification of waste water without the use of
chemicals. The product uses natural sources like
vegetation, air and active sludge to eliminate
contaminants from the water.
The client is looking for partners which actively
identifies and acquires opportunities for the
client in the partner's country or region.
Partnership could be franchise, commercial agency, joint venture, or license agreement.
Romanian company specialised in trading water filters is looking for representatives or distributors aboard
Romania (20110624009 BO)
Located in Transylvania, a Romanian company specialised in the commercialization of water filters based on
reverse osmosis water filtration is looking for partners interested in becoming representative or distributor of
its products abroad.
A British manufacturer of a jumping water jet system for ponds and water features seeks agents and
distributors
United Kingdom (BOUK20150709002)
A small UK company that manufactures a jumping water jet system is looking for agents and distributors. The
product is a unique water feature which can be used in gardens or in large internal spaces such as reception
areas in commercial properties, shopping malls and hotel foyers. The system is easy to install and maintain.
The company seeks international agents or distributors for commercial agency agreements and distribution
services agreements.
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A Dutch SME is looking for distributors for an innovative, smart software system for optimum water
management
Netherlands (BONL20150729001)
Dutch Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) company has developed a smart software solution
for water control systems. The open process information system contains software and hardware for remote
control, monitoring and management of installations and machinery such as, pumping stations, overflows,
sedimentation tanks or weirs and locks.
The Dutch SME is looking for distribution partners with expertise in water management and ICT to sell the
software license.
Bulgarian manufacturer of waterproofing and drainage membranes is looking for commercial agents, active
on the construction field, trader of building materials or constructor
Bulgaria (BOBG20150811001)
A Bulgarian joint-stock company is specialized in the production of plasticized PVC membranes by using the
extrusion coating technology. Their key product is a single-ply roofing insulation of plasticized polyvinyl
chloride - a waterproofing product for industrial, public and residential buildings, and drainage membranes.
The company is looking for a commercial agent with established networks in the construction field or a trader/
distributor of building materials.
Water treatment equipment company seeks distributors and commercial agents
United Kingdom (BOUK20140123002)
A UK Company which manufactures a range of products for the water, waste water and industrial market is
seeking distributors and commercial agents in Europe. The company manufactures chemical dosing systems
including prefabricated packaged dosing systems, dosing pumps, skids and polymer dosing systems.
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UK company seeks licence agreements with existing anaerobic digestion plant owners / operators
United Kingdom (BOUK20150716003)
The UK SME has developed a range of 100% natural biological enhancement additives to maximise output of
feedstock in anaerobic digestion (AD plants). Advantages include a reduced digestate cycle period, increased
biogas output and increases in crop yield from spread digestate. Licence partnerships are sought with owners
and operators of existing AD plants in France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Poland.
Hungarian SME specialized in pumping out and bottling a 100% natural very high iodine content water is
looking for distributors that have connections to pharmacies, bio-shops
Hungary (BOHU20150708001)
The Hungarian SME offers natural, clean, high iodine content medicinal mineral water. The product is very
effective if people have iodine deficiency symptoms, caused by the long term insufficient level of iodine intake.
The SME is looking for long-term cooperation with distributors or commercial agents who are active in this
market segment and interested in natural food-supplements. Partners for distribution service agreement or
commercial agency agreement are awaited.
South Korean manufacturer of portable mineral water ionizer seeks agents/distributors in Europe
Korea, Republic of (BOKR20150625001)
A South Korean manufacturer of portable mineral water ionizers produces products which are durable,
economic, eco-friendly, and convenient to carry. The product purifies tap water, regular purified water, and
spring water into quality ionized alkaline water rich in minerals. The desired partners are agents and
distributors with proven sales in retail sector with particular focus on water purifying businesses.
A Slovak manufacturer of small wastewater treatment plants is looking for distributors
Slovakia (BOSK20150618001)
A Slovak SME company dealing with manufacture of small wastewater treatment plants, plastic tanks, grease
separators, rotomoulding products and proprietary wastewater treatment technology for decentralised
solutions is seeking trade intermediaries (distributors) in Europe to conclude a distribution services agreement.
Innovative micro purification plant for an efficient on-site wastewater sanitation avoiding odors nuisance
France (BOFR20150605001)
A French SME has designed and patented a new efficient septic tank for on-site wastewater sanitation without
emission of odors. This new system offers many advantages and is already sold in France. The SME is willing to
extend its business abroad and is looking for new partners (commercial agents, hypermarkets / supermarkets
specialized in materials of construction, materials trading companies…) for Commercial Agency Agreements or
Distribution Services Agreements.
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Belgian manufacturer of a small waste water treatment system with a proven track record is looking for
distribution and license agreements in all European countries
Belgium (BOBE20150618001)
A Belgian company manufactures a CE approved and patented small wast water treatment plants for the
decentralized biological treatment of domestic waste water of homes and buildings that are not connected to
the sewer net. The technology is a filter bed based on the unique characteristics of coconut fibers as carrier
material for purifying bacteria and is patented. Distribution and license partners outside of Belgium are sought.
Flood protection innovation; temporary and flexible barrier
Netherlands (BONL20141107002)
A SME from the Netherlands has developed an innovative
barrier for flood protection. The flexible barrier is
specifically designed for ever changing weather
circumstances at local level. The reusable barrier can be set
up as pop-up dam in rivers, streams, ponds, brooks and
canals situations where there is a high flood risk. The
company is offering a license agreement or commercial
agency agreement to partners with expertise in flood
management.
UK manufacturer of GPRS ultra low power camera system suited to flood detection/prevention and
environmental monitoring seeks overseas distributors with experience in the water industry.
United Kingdom (BOUK20150427001)
This UK company designs and manufactures electronic instrumentation and monitoring systems for remote
sites including a 2MP GPRS (General Packet Radio System) ultra-low power camera system. Distributors are
now sought with experience of selling into the water industry,specifically in areas of environmental monitoring
and flood detection/prevention for distribution agreements. Agreements with manufacturers who wish to
integrate the camera module into their own products will also be considered.
UK company with successful, proven technology for improving reservoir water quality is looking for
established commercial agents or distributors
United Kingdom (BOUK20150610002)
A UK company is looking for commercial agency and distribution services agreements for an innovative, unique
and proven system for dealing with water quality issues in reservoirs and potable water storage facilities.The
system uses mechanical de-stratification technology with low energy and maintenance benefits.With a number
of reference sites in the UK and many of the UK’s water utility companies as customers, The company seeks
established businesses operating in the water treatment market.
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Renovation of drinking water pipes - German SME is looking for distribution services agreements in Europe
Germany (BODE20150121003)
A German SME is offering a non destructive and internal "soft" pipe repair method and installation of energy-
saving heating systems. The company is willing to develope new sales activities in Europe and is looking for
distribution services agreements.
An Irish manufacturer of energy efficient micro-bubble aerators for waste-water treatment seeks
distributors based in the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany within the waste-water industry
Ireland (BOIE20150528001)
This Irish company manufactures energy efficient micro-bubble aerators which are suitable for odour control,
sludge management and aeration. These aerators add large quantities of oxygen to liquids and solid matter in
agricultural, municipal and industrial effluent treatment plants. The products are advantageous as they help to
reduce disposal and energy costs. The company seeks distributors in the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany
within the waste-water industry to distribute the product range.
A Belgian company is looking for distribution agreements for a stable chlorine dioxide solution for water
disinfection
Belgium (BOBE20150518001)
A Belgian company produces a stable chlorine dioxide solution. The product is successfully used as water
disinfectant in livestock and other agricultural domains. The company is looking for distributor agreements (not
in Spain) with established agro/livestock suppliers.
Compact and mobile sensor system for sensitive on-site detection of individual substances in liquid samples
Netherlands (TONL20151126002)
A Dutch monitoring tool provider, has developed an innovative sensor technology for rapid
analysis of liquid samples.The system detects the presence of a selected set of substances,
and measures the concentrations of these substances. The system is robust and easy to use
for both inside a laboratory and in the field. The SME is offering a joint-venture-, or
commercial agreement with technical assistance to industrial- or engineering companies in
the water sector or other, new markets.
A Finnish company specialized in water treatment chemicals and services to power plants and energy end-
users is searching for a representative, agent or distributor, for its products and services in Scandinavia and
Russia
Finland (BOFI20150314002)
The Finnish company offers water treatment solutions which save energy and prolong the economical period
of use for the equipment and systems. The company has been on the market already over 20 years and has
gained a good and reliable reputation among its clients.
Commercial agency agreement and distribution services agreement are sought.
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Treatment of industrial waste water through cross-flow micro-, ultra- and nano-filtration based on high
performance tubular ceramic membranes, German company seeking distributors or subcontracting
agreement with production plant manufacturers
Germany (BODE20150217003)
A German company offers a wide range of sophisticated tubular ceramic membranes for cross-flow micro-,
ultra- and nano-filtration of highly contaminated industrial waste water. Advanced customised membrane
design allows exceptional filtration performance and selectivity. The ceramic material results in outstanding
physical properties- high temperature, chemical, solvent and mechanical resistance. The company seeks
distributors, agents and subcontracting agreement with plant manufacturers.
Flow limiter for wastewater in municipal sewer systems or wastewater treatment plants offered for
distribution
The Netherlands (BONL20160218001)
Dutch specialist in the development, design and production of purification systems for industrial waste water
treatment has developed a flow limiter. It is designed to limit the flow in overflow basins, surge basins and
sewer systems (combined and rainwater) to a predefined, maximum drainage capacity. The company is
offering a distribution services agreement or a manufacturing agreement to distributors, engineering firms and
production companies of water treatment systems.
A new faucet aerator for saving water and improving its quality
Slovenia (BOSI20150122001)
The Slovenian SME has developed a new faucet aerator which compared to other similar products helps
improve tap water quality, flow and quantity. The main advantage of the Slovenian SME aerator filter is that
the new aerator filter can be cleaned without any additional tools and helps to save up to 50% of water. The
Slovenian company is looking for partners interested in a commercial agency agreement, distribution
agreement or a licensing agreement.
Desalination and water treatment plants offered though joint venture and services agreement
Italy (BOIT20150121001)
An Italian company, world leader for design and execution of desalination and water treatment plants, is
looking for cooperation in form of joint venture or services contracts for sea water desalination plants with
capacity from 4,800 to 900,000 cum/day and for water treatment plants with capacity from 600,000 to
2,000,000 equivalent inhabitants.
Unique engineering solutions in water / wastewater treatment is looking for dissemination abroad
Israel (BOIL20150113002)
An Israeli SME, which specialises in customised solutions for water and wastewater treatment, has developed
innovative design to treat challenging waste streams. Such an approach has never been offered before to the
treatment process. Looking for partners who would offer the projects above. We are ready to consider the
cooperation types as commercial agency, distribution services, franchise agency, services agreement.
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5 European Water Networks WSSTP - Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform
The Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform (WSSTP) is one of the technology platforms that are set
up within the European Environmental Technology Action Plan (ETAP) that was adopted by the European
Commission in 2004. It is a European initiative, open to all stakeholders involved in European water supply and
sanitation and major end-user groups. The participants in the platform will together produce a common vision
document for the whole European water industry together with a strategic research agenda and an
implementation plan for the short (2010), medium (2020) and long term (2030). The WSSTP will contribute to:
• the competitiveness of the European water industry (Lisbon Strategy);
• solving the European water problems;
• reaching the Millennium Development Goals (Johannesburg).
More information:
www.wsstp.org
EUCETSA - European Committee of Environmental Technology Suppliers Associations
EUCETSA currently represents eleven trade associations of environmental technology equipment suppliers, in
the area of air, water, soil and waste technologies. EUCETSA is rapidly expanding. Discussions are currently
ongoing for participation of organizations from Poland, France, Norway, Greece and Estonia, bringing the total
amount of represented environmental technology companies well over 1500 companies.
EUCETSA has different issue groups on Water, Air and Waste issues. The group members are invited amongst
stakeholders, and prepare input about relevant environmental technology issues, such as Impact Assessment,
IPPC, WSSTP, GATTS, etc. which are used by EUCETSA’s representatives to communicate with the European
Commission.
More information:
www.eucetsa.net
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EWP – European Water Partnership
The European Water Partnership is an action-oriented open forum for all stakeholders
including governmental agencies (local, national and European), knowledge institutes,
private companies, non-governmental organisations, the public and private financial
sector, end-users and civil society groups to exchange views, to find solutions for the
water challenges in wider Europe and to stimulate partnerships.
Objectives
• Providing an open and independent forum to discuss innovative management, technological and financial
solutions to mobilise funding for water and develop new procurement approaches,
• Stimulate and support cooperation between members,
• Putting water on the mainstream political and media agenda, improving awareness of the urgency of
water challenges among policy makers and business,
• Promoting the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals, in the wider Europe and through an EU
neighborhood policy for water and the Horizon 2020 program for the Mediterranean,
• Independently contribute to the EU platforms related to water (Water Framework Directive, CIS Process,
WSSTP),
• Promoting technological and managerial innovation.
Membership
The European Water Partnership aims to have as broad a representation as possible, geographically as well as
sectoral. Members of the EWP enjoy various benefits.
• Active participation in developing and improving European policies, programs and legislation, by engaging
in the dialogue between the EWP and the European Institutions.
• Advance information on commercial opportunities, tenders, and developments in water.
• Participation in European initiatives and projects e.g. financing, technology research, and exchange of
expertise. Benefiting from the financial expertise in the EWP Financial Engineering Group.
• Access to European Water Partnership network and knowledge.
• Broadening of traditional (sectoral, national, regional) water sector boundaries.
• Your demonstration of commitment to addressing the water crisis.
For more information on the EWP:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ewp.org
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NWP - Netherlands Water Partnership
The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is a comprehensive
network that unites Dutch water expertise. The partnership,
consisting of 200 members from private companies, government, knowledge institutes and NGOs, acts as a
centre of information on water expertise, policy developments and market opportunities. But NWP is more
than an information source; the organization also initiates, coordinates and executes projects for its members,
such as trade missions, exhibitions and conferences.
By putting our heads together as a network, we can achieve more in solving global water related challenges.
A united voice is stronger than 200 individual voices. Moreover, by entering markets in clusters, offering
expertise as a one-stop-shop, Dutch companies increase their world market share considerably. In the
Netherlands as well as abroad, the NWP is the gateway to all you need to know about the Dutch Water Sector
and its solutions to global water related challenges. Let’s work together!
For more information about Dutch water expertise, projects, knowledge, education and events around the
world, please check the website www.dutchwatersector.com.
More information:
www.nwp.nl/en
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WATER FORUM OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY It is created to promote the cooperation between companies, public agents and
investigation centres around the water sector in the Basque Country, focused on the
identification and preparation of innovative projects that drive the technological
development and the streghtening of the competitivity of the Environmental sector
in the Basque Country.
The Water Forum functionaly depends on Aclima, with no legal entity, and is
assembled as a work program, in coordination with the Basque Water Agency URA, who will lead the Forum,
collaborating with the rest of participants.
The general goal is to promote the cooperation between the agents of the water value chain in the Basque
Country for the development of actions and projects of common interest, with special orientation to the ones
with innovative nature that streghten the competitivity of the companies, as much in the Basque Country as
abroad. And that support the achievement of the goals of the basque public organizations in the water
management field.
Contact:
Mónica Moso (Executive Director) [email protected]
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TNAV - Thematisch Netwerk Afvalwaterzuiveringstechnologie Vlaanderen
TNAV, the Flanders Water Technology Network was created in 2003 with the support of IWT-Vlaanderen, the
Flemish government agency for Innovation by science and technology. The network welcomes any company
involved in water technologies, either directly or indirectly, and with operations in Belgium.
The raison d’être of the network is improved competitiveness of member companies through (the promotion
of) innovation. TNAV also supports and counsels companies looking for financial funding and advice from e.g.
IWT. Together with its members TNAV is actively involved in several research projects and strives for
cooperation with other organisations wherever possible. As technology watch, TNAV anticipates developments
in water related technologies
TNAV is proud to count a growing number of extraordinary members within its ranks, most of these being
research centres (university colleges and institutes, such as VITO i.e. the Flanders Public Institute for
Technological Development). The Flow of Technology-baseline chosen by TNAV would be meaningless, if not
for their input, culminating in the annual Academia-Meets-Industry event.
Currently (May 2011) TNAV has 90 members, 13 ordinary member companies (the technology providers), 53
associate members and 24 extraordinary members.
More information:
www.tnav.be
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German Water Partnership
The German Water Partnership is a platform that coordinates
activities in the field of water management, promotes innovation and
pools information.
It is a joint initiative of the German private and public sectors, and serves as a platform through which
commercial enterprises, government and non-government organizations, scientific institutions and water-
related associations can exchange data about their activities and services. The fundamental aim of the German
Water Partnership is to ensure that the activities and initiatives of the German water management sector are
consolidated and promoted all over the world. The German Water Partnership is both an operational
headquarters and a contact point for international enquiries relating to the range of products offered by the
German water management sector.
More information:
www.germanwaterpartnership.de
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6 European Water Organisations
Name Website Contact person +
e-mail address
Country/
Region
IMDEA-WATER www.imdea.org Juana Sanz
Spain
Madrid
Its end is to conduct advanced research in water issues. The main strategic lines for the integrated water
management are: The sustainable exploitation of the resource; The preservation of the water mass quality;
The treatment and reuse and The economic and social value of the water.
CONSOLIDER-
TRAGUA
www.consolider-
tragua.com
Jose Angel Gomez
Spain
Madrid
Treatment and Reuse of Waste Waters for Sustainable Management. Includes technologies of water
conditioning; chemical and microbiological analysis of waters and soils; experts in toxicology and
ecotoxicology; experts in hydrological and agronomic studies and; experts in the socio-economic analysis of
the reuse activities.
AGBAR www.agbar.es Jordi Molina
Spain
Catalonia
The Agbar Group is a world leader both in the fields which constitute the core of its activities related to the
water cycle and in the business lines demanded by the new society, particularly in the services of health and
certification.
Catalan Institute
for Water
Research (ICRA)
www.icra.cat Damià Barceló
Spain
Catalonia
Research Center created by the Catalan government, which aims to develop research projects, knowledge
and innovation transfer into the water cycle and the water management.
International
Office for Water
www.oieau.fr [email protected]
France
Limousin
The INTERNATIONAL OFFICE FOR WATER (IOW) is a non-profit-making Association. Its objective is to gather
public and private partners involved in water resources management and protection in France, Europe and
in the world in order to set up a real partners' network. It now comprises 149 member organizations.
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Name Website Contact person +
e-mail address
Country/
Region
VIVAQUA www.vivaqua.be - Martine Wille
- Sadik Köksal
Belgium
Brussels
Water production (catchments & treatments), supervision of the water quality (laboratory), sewage
conveyance and treatments of wastewater (Brussels-South wastewater treatment plant)
AQUIRIS www.aquiris.be
Charles Lénès Belgium
Brussels
Wastewater treatments (Brussels-North wastewater treatment plant)
WWI NRW www.wasser.nrw.de Joachim Bonitz
Germany
North Rine-
Westphalia
This initiative brings the different competencies in the sector together and it serves as an information and
networking platform for experts from all fields of water and wastewater management on a national as well
as an international level.
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7 Sector Group Environment members & contact details
Belgium
Camille LE BORGNE
AGENCE BRUXELLOISE POUR L'ENTREPRISE
Brussels
Belgium
Enrique GONZALEZ
CENTRE D'ACCOMPAGNEMENT DE PROJECTS
INNOVANTS ASBL
Nivelles
Belgium
Peter JASPERS
Vlaams Agentschap voor Internationaal
Ondernemen
Brussels
Belgium
Nahid NOYEN
Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises
EASME
Brussels
Bulgaria
Veselin ILIEV
Bulgarian Industrial Association - Union Of Bulgarian
Business
Sofia
Bulgaria
Vessela GOLOMEEVA
PLOVDIV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Plovdiv
Croatia
Ana NIKSIC
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OSIJEK LTD
Osijek
Cyprus
Stavros KAMBANELLAS
RESEARCH PROMOTION FOUNDATION
Nicosia
Denmark
Kaspar NIELSEN
RegLab – Netmatch
Kopenhagen
France
Moustapha BIHYA
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE
POITOU- CHARENTES
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France
Bertrand GLAIZAL
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D INDUSTRIE DE
REGION RHONE ALPES
France
Federico SGARBI
BRETAGNE DEVELOPPEMENT INNOVATION
Germany
Dr. Roland BILLING
AGENTUR FUR INNOVATIONSFORDERUNG UND
TECHNOLOGIETRANSFER GMBH LEIPZIG
Leipzig
Germany
Katarzyna GRAJNER
BERLIN PARTNER FUER WIRTSCHAFT UND
TECHNOLOGIE GMBH
Berlin
Germany
Frederik METZGER
STEINBEIS INNOVATION GGMBH
Stuttgart
Germany
Werner PILSNER
IMG INNOVATIONS-MANAGEMENT GmbH
Kaiserslautern
Germany
Beatte SCHUTTE
STIFTUNG FÜR TECHNOLOGIE INNOVATION UND
FORSCHUNG THÜRINGEN (STIFT)
Erfurt
Germany
Sabrina WODRICH
ZENIT ZENTRUM FUR INNOVATION UND TECHNIK IN
NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN GMBH
Mülheim An Der Ruhr
Greece
Christiana SIAMBEKOU
ETHNIKO IDRYMA EREVNON
Athens
Greece
Katerina TZITZINOU
FEDERATION OF INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN GREECE
Thesaloniki
Greece
Angeliki-Eleni VROCHIDOU
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
HELLAS
Crete (Vassilika Vouton)
Hungary
Zita MAJOROS
Magyar Kereskedelem-fejlesztesi es Promocios
Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag
Budapest
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Italy
Francesca CERRINA
REGIONE PIEMONTE
Torino
Italy
Alessandro CHIESA
Finlombarda- FINANZIARIA PER LO SVILUPPO DELLA
LOMBARDIA Società pe Azioni
Milan
Italy
Francesca MARCHI
Consorzio Per L Area Di Ricerca Scientifica E
Tecnologica Di Trieste
Trieste
Italy
Serio SCRIVANO
SPIN - CONSORZIO DI RICERCA, INNOVAZIONE E
TRASFERIMENTO TECNOLOGICO S.C.R.L.
Rende
Netherlands
Janine KAYA
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
The Hague
Netherlands
Matthijs PLIJNAAR
STICHTING WATER ALLIANCE
Leeuwarden
Poland
Magdalena MAKSIMOWICZ
Podlaska Regional Development Foundation
Bialystok
Poland
Adrian RZADKIEWICZ
AMU Foundation
Poznan
[email protected] Poland
Katarzyna SAJKOWSKA
Institute of Mechanised Construction and Rock
Mining
Warsaw
Poland
Pawel ZEBROWSKY
West Pomeranian University of Technology in
Szczecin
Szczecin
Portugal
Joana AFONSO
CEC - Conselho Empresarial do Centro/CCIC
Coimbra
Romania
Oana BRINZAN
ASOCIATIA CENTRUL DE DEZVOLTARE ARAD
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Slovakia
Olga NEMETHOVA
Slovak Business Agency
Bratislava
Slovenia
Antonija CERAR
Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Of Slovenia
Ljubljana
Spain
Arturo ANTÓN
SPRI (Basque Enterprise Europe Network)
Bilbao
Spain
Leonor CAMACHO
AGENCIA ANDALUZA DEL CONOCIMIENTO
Sevilla
Spain
Cliona HOWIE
Chamber of Commerce of Cantabria
Santander
Spain
Maria LUMBIERES
ACC1Ó
Barcelona
Sweden
Marian MIKHEIL
Swerea IVF AB
Göteborg
Switzerland
Kathrin RÜEGG
Euresearch
Bern
United Kingdom
Craig GORDON
England, Northern Ireland and Wales (ENIW)
Consortium
Oxford
United Kingdom
Chris LYONS
England, Northern Ireland and Wales (ENIW)
Consortium
Bristol
[email protected] United Kingdom
Camille MORAN
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Chris WOODWARD
England, Northern Ireland and Wales (ENIW)
Consortium
Welwyn Garden City
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Janine Kaya
Editorial Staff
Janine Kaya
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Ministry of Economics
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