The European Water Tech Accelerator

The European Environment Agency released its report on Europe's state of water 2024: the need for improved water resilience yesterday. It is most welcome to remind us about the priorities we still need to address. We know the facts, the challenges and the need for the huge amount of investments required, and despite the European regulations and the recent focus on #waterresilience as a priority for the new European Commission, the inertia and the lack of urgency are still major hindrances to reach sustainable water resources management and efficient water use. The European Water Tech Accelerator is pleased to note that the report highlights #waterinnovation as a key response. The report says that Europe must urgently enhance its water resilience to ensure a sustainable supply of freshwater, with support from #investments AND #INNOVATION. Building #waterresilience will require innovations, adaptation, and transformation, along with coordinated actions across sectors like energy, agriculture, and industry. More innovations are needed to meet ambitious goals, such as for instance reducing micropollutant releases. #Europe needs to strive towards water resilience. It ALSO needs to strive towards supporting deployment of innovations. The future Start-ups and Scale-ups Water Summit we will be holding in January 2025 will aim to address this issue as a collective action. Inaction will cost all industrial sectors and society much more than action. The 2024 state of water in brief: 💧 Europe's water supply is facing significant challenges, prompting the need for improved resilience and sustainable freshwater sources. Water stress impacts 20% of Europe's territory annually. 💧 The Water Framework Directive set goals for water bodies to reach good status by 2015, yet only 37% achieved high ecological status in 2021. Chemical status remains a concern, with long-lived pollutants hindering progress. Agriculture poses the greatest pressure on water quality. 💧 Groundwater faces challenges from nitrates and pesticides. 💧 Europe must enhance water resilience amid climate change. Accurate data on water quantity and quality are necessary for sound management and equitable allocation of resources. 💧 Effective water management practices must adapt to rapid environmental changes to ensure water security and minimize pollution. Encouraging sustainable water use and #investing in #waterinfrastructure are key elements in safeguarding Europe's water resources for future generations. https://lnkd.in/dUkiAwUq Jacob TompkinsOrianna BretschgerBruno AbreuLiviu Mantescu, Dr.Gregoire de HemptinneJamie SpotswoodFraser MacLeodJohnny Alexander GunnengWill SarniAvent BezuidenhoudtBertrand Vallet

https://lnkd.in/dep6XCP8 If you would like to learn about the state of #water in Europe, this is the event to attend 👇 The European Environment Agency provides insights on the state of Europe's environment, including water. They actively support Europe's environment and climate policies.

This news highlights the potential for raising large amounts in Europe and expanding beyond, even in challenging industries.

CHANGE OF DATE 📅 28 - 29 January 2025 in Brussels The European Water Tech Accelerator is organizing the first Summit dedicated to European #waterstartups and #waterscaleups! The first day will be dedicated to Panel discussions and the second day will be dedicated to breakout sessions. Programme coming soon! Lucie Ries, PhDWayne ByrneAvent BezuidenhoudtWill SarniTom FreybergJacob TompkinsGregoire de HemptinneBrianne Nakamura, P.E.Fabio Bacci PhD C.WEMJean-Francois GuiderdoniVeronique Briquet-LaugierChris PhilpotKristine Bangstad FredriksenJesper Munkholm (جيسبر مونكهولم)Johnny Alexander GunnengSead BajrovicJurica KovacBeatriz GaspariniMatt RollsJamie SpotswoodTroy HubbardAna Mata GalíndezElvira Serra, PhDKevser KocaustaSebastián Feimblatt Charlotte ByrneAntony CaseyMaria de los Angeles RomoAbdelhafid JalounMaria UbiernaDragan SokolovicLindsey Higgins, PhDZoran MartinovskiSewerSmartmahdi marzbanCarly HuntMark ThackerayBertrand Vallet

Just finish up a week with team Arup, The European Water Tech Accelerator and InfoTiles Digital Water in Stavanger Business Region Could probably written up how epic the week was, but instead I would like to give some kudos to the local places that provided the backdrop 🙏 First, want to shout out to the crazy bunch at Boretunet. Thanks Hanne and co for your heart felt hospitality and trying your best to get us standing on the surf board 🏄 Next up is Irene Granum Aase and Preikestolen BaseCamp for providing the perfect scenery for the final dinner. If you could have removed the fog at the top you would get 11/10 🌄 Lasty Nordic Edge and Innoasis for second to none location for co-creation in the middle of Stavanger kommune. Note 2 self, brush up on the picture taking skills. Be like water and stay epic 🌊

Great few days in Norway talking cutting edge water AI with InfoTiles Digital Water and Arup. And an exciting sneak peak at their energy grid stuff too. https://www.infotiles.no/ #water #ai #tech #watertech #energytech Jacob Tompkins Gaetane Suzenet Vikki Williams Magne Eide Johnny Alexander Gunneng Mads Damsgaard-Hansen Marco Westergren Pedja Bihor Adam Wood Tom Freyberg Will Sarni Gigi Karmous-Edwards

Given the issues around CSO discharges this is an interesting case study from InfoTiles Digital Water form Habo municipality in Sweden. Addressing sewer infiltration is key to many CSO issues. #water #watertechnology #AI #CSOs #digitalwater https://lnkd.in/evx9hH_r

In water and wastewater management, data accuracy is not just a goal; it's the foundation upon which network efficiency and sustainability are built. Do you agree? 🤔 Why does data accuracy matter? And with corrected data, what can we do? With the right data, we can prevent leaks, optimise water pressure, and shift from reactive to proactive maintenance. Efficiency through accuracy is no longer just a concept—it's a reality with PipeFusion. Discover PipeFusion 👇, and ensure that every drop of water 💧 is managed with the precision and care it deserves. #WaterManagement #WastewaterManagement #PipeFusion #WaterInnovation #WaterTech

🚀 Throwback the Nettutviklingskonferansen 2024 last Tuesday, 27 Aug! Our Chief Analytics Officer, Marco Westergren, took the stage to share insights on incorporating innovation into the power grid industry in the context of operational policies, risk management, and solar power integration. This conference was all about deep dives into specialised topics and building networks with like-minded professionals. With no empty buzzwords, just real, technical discussions, and plenty of time for mingling, it was a true learning and sharing experience. If you're passionate about the grid industry, or water, and want to explore innovative approaches, Marco would love to connect and discuss further. Feel free to reach out!

🌧️ Here comes the rainy season! For many utilities and municipalities, #inflow and #infiltration (I&I) can account for 20-50% of the annual sewer flow. During heavy rain or snowmelt, that number can soar even higher, creating significant cost and operational challenges. We've been working closely with Håbo kommun (Håbo municipality) in Sweden to trial a digital solution that reduces I&I costs in wastewater management. Magne Eide, chief operating officer at InfoTiles, reveals how the collaboration has helped the municipality achieve more informed decision-making and gain a deeper understanding of its water network. 👉 Read the full case study here https://lnkd.in/dhuZqik2