On Wednesday December 4, rector of Ghent University prof. Rik Van de Walle gave the official go-ahead for construction works on VEG-i-TEC in Kortrijk. Together with prof. Imca Sampers, provincial deputy Jean de Bethune and mayor Vincent Van Quickenborne, he stressed the importance of the new living lab for knowledge institutions, the food processing industry, the water sector and the city of Kortrijk. Read More
The Water Test Network is now up and running for more than one year. In the last couple of weeks the project partners promoted the project and its services in their networks and at several national and international events. Furthermore, the innovation chasers of the project have had several talks with a lot of SMEs. Up till now the project received 59 applications of which 11 are approved and 5 companies are already on site doing tests. At the moment the project is working on the other applications so new approved projects can be expected soon. Read More
TZW: DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre) is part of DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) and as such a non-profit and independent institution. TZW’s comprehensive research activities and practical experience form the basis of solutions and concepts for all areas of national and international water management issues. These range from resource protection to water catchment and treatment to the water supplying consumers' taps. About 200 highly qualified staff members cooperate closely with water utilities, companies, expert authorities, and universities. TZW supplies reliable figures, data and facts, and creates solutions for a sustainable water supply. Read More
From 5 until 8 November, the Water Test Network (WTN) was present at Aquatech Amsterdam: The world’s largest trade exhibition for process, drinking and waste water. During this week, WTN organised and participated in several different activities and promoted the project and its services continuously. Read More
Within the European Water Test Network (WTN) project, SMEs are supported in accelerating the market introduction of their water technologies. In addition to assistance with the validation and verification of products, this support also includes the possibility to obtain vouchers with a value of up to €50.000. These vouchers can be used for testing products at the 14 different operational scale test facilities. Last summer Water Future and Bright Spark were awarded vouchers. Below you can read what these entrepreneurs have to say about WTN. Read More
Sewage treatment plant Apeldoorn turns into test location for SMEs Read More
During the IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies in Edinburgh (IWA-LET) from 10 until 14 June, the Water Test Network (WTN) organised a successful network event. More than 40 people grasped the opportunity to learn more about the WTN and of course enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Read More
Regional Water Authority Vallei and Veluwe and Cleantech Regio are stepping up their cooperation on innovation. Mayor of Lochem Sebastiaan van 't Erve, president of Cleantech Regio, and member of the dyke council Bert van Vreeswijk signed an agreement last Friday. A concrete example of the new cooperation is the new wastewater treatment test site for SMEs to be opened on Thursday 27 June. Read More
VITO is a leading European research and consultancy centre in the areas of cleantech and sustainable development. The Flanders Knowledge Center Water (abbreviated to VLAKWA) is an independent department within the water unit of VITO. VLAKWA helps to find solutions for water problems. To achieve this, several national and international water projects are being initiated and coordinated. VLAKWA also facilitates partner matching, demonstration projects and knowledge transfer. Read More
For our first innovation challenge we are looking for SMEs who can help improve the sludge process. Are you an SME from North West Europe with a innovative technology willing to showcase this in a real test environment, please submit an application no later than 13 May 2019 at 12 pm. Read More
