Northern Netherlands as a center for water technology.
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The Northern Netherlands is internationally known as the region for innovative water technology. With WaterCampus Leeuwarden as a central innovation hub, the region has a strong ecosystem in which companies, knowledge institutes and governments work together on groundbreaking technologies. Here, solutions are developed for water purification, reuse and circular water management.
Pioneers like NX Filtration, that nanofiltration commitment to more efficient water treatment, Paques Biomaterials, that bioplastics produces from wastewater, and Hydraloop, which recycles household water, show how technological innovation leads to concrete applications. Thanks to collaborations with Wetsus, the Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW) and the industry partners within Water Alliance, the northern Netherlands is growing into a leading center for sustainable water technology.
Sustainable and smart water management is essential for the future. The Northern Netherlands is leading the way in this with innovations such as effluent treatment for reuse, the removal of micro-pollutants and the application of AI and machine learning. Thanks to strong collaborations within WaterCampus and an active business network, the sector continues to develop.
Yet there are bottlenecks that impede further growth. For example, the step from innovative pilot projects to large-scale commercial applications is a bottleneck. In order to scale up and compete internationally, additional investments are needed: both financially and in manpower. There are also opportunities for the region to further differentiate itself, for example, in zero-liquid discharge solutions and the recovery of raw materials from wastewater.
Is your organization looking to innovate and scale up within the water technology sector? In the Northern Netherlands you are in good company of knowledge institutions and industrial players who together watertech innovate.By working together, you can bring innovations to market faster, optimize processes and scale up internationally. Whether you are active in water treatment, smart water management or circular applications: there are plenty of opportunities here! We like to think along with you about how your organization can contribute to the development of water technology.
NOM supports your organization by providing access to networks, funding and strategic advice. In close cooperation with WaterCampus, WaterAlliance and Wetsus, we help you accelerate innovation, enter new markets and take advantage of upscaling opportunities. Through the Global WaterTech Hub Alliance, you also gain access to international growth opportunities. In addition, NOM supports companies through programs such as Innolab Water, which helps with technological development.
Sector Team Water.
Investment Manager Agri&Food and Water Technology NOM
Investment Manager Agri&Food and Water Technology NOM
Project Manager Internationalization
Investment Manager FOM
Investment Analyst Agri&Food and Water Technology NOM
Discover stories about 100 years of water technology in the Northern Netherlands on the interactive timeline.
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