Our projects

SPIRE-SAIS is focused on creating a comprehensive blueprint for addressing new skill demands in cross-sectoral industrial symbiosis (IS) and energy efficiency within European Energy Intensive Industries. It aims to facilitate the immediate implementation of strategies to update workforce qualifications, knowledge, and skills in response to economic, digital, technological, and environmental advancements. The goal is to overcome skill shortages and equip the EU workforce with future-ready skills, by developing a cross-sectoral skills blueprint. This initiative seeks to enhance industrial symbiosis and energy efficiency practices through updated curricula and skillsets, fostering essential cross-sectoral collaboration.

ULTIMATE focuses on valorizing resources within the water cycle to foster economic value and sustainability. The project views wastewater as a resource for energy and recoverable materials, advocating for its treatment, storage, and reuse under the concept of “Water Smart Industrial Symbiosis” (WSIS), thereby promoting wastewater recycling across various industrial sectors. To transform wastewater from a waste product into a valuable resource, enhancing sustainability and efficiency in industries through innovative water recycling practices.

B-WaterSmart aims to foster the shift towards water-smart economies and societies in coastal Europe and beyond through systemic innovation. It focuses on integrating technology, management, and smart data solutions across various water-using sectors, emphasizing circular economy principles and water-smart business models. To expedite the transformation to smarter water usage by demonstrating adaptable solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability for multiple water stakeholders.

WATER-MINING addresses the urgent need for clean water and sanitation by pioneering innovative solutions for the sustainable utilization of alternative water sources. The project focuses on urban and industrial wastewater treatment and seawater desalination, aiming to improve water resource management and access. To contribute to water security by developing and implementing sustainable technologies for alternative water source use, ensuring broader access to clean water.

IWAYS aims to develop innovative technologies enhancing water efficiency, focusing on exhaust condensation, water treatment, and waste valorisation. It also targets energy and material recovery from exhaust gases, aiming to improve raw material efficiency and reduce environmental emissions. The project seeks to significantly reduce freshwater consumption by 30% to 64% and recover 30% of water and heat from humid gases, contributing to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.

AquaSPice is dedicated to advancing circular water use across European process industries. It focuses on enhancing resource efficiency awareness and developing compact, innovative solutions tailored for industrial applications. The goal is to facilitate the adoption of circular water use practices within the industrial sector, promoting sustainability and efficiency in water and resource management.

MULTISOURCE focuses on collaborating with stakeholders at various levels to demonstrate Enhanced Natural Treatment Solutions (ENTS) for diverse urban waters. The project aims to develop innovative tools, methods, and business models to support comprehensive city planning and sustainable management of nature-based solutions for water treatment, storage, and reuse in urban settings globally. Its primary objective is to advance the implementation and maintenance of nature-based solutions for enhancing water management practices in urban areas worldwide, promoting sustainable treatment, storage, and reuse of water.

NEXOGENESIS is set to develop and validate a multifaceted approach to address climate and socio-economic changes through: (a) a cross-sectoral policy-making framework, (b) a Self-Learning Nexus Assessment Engine (SLNAE) utilizing reinforcement learning for integrating water-related policies into the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus, and (c) a WEFE Nexus Footprint tool to support the SLNAE. The project’s methodologies will be applied in four European case studies and one in southern Africa, engaging stakeholders, policymakers, and academics. The aim is to forge a coherent, scalable framework for policymaking that effectively addresses the challenges posed by climate change, socio-economic transitions, and transboundary issues, fostering sustainable management of natural resources across different sectors and regions.

TransformAr is dedicated to developing and showcasing innovative products and services designed to initiate and expedite transformative adaptation processes in vulnerable regions and communities throughout Europe. Its goal is to foster large-scale, disruptive adaptations that significantly enhance resilience and adaptive capacities in areas most susceptible to environmental and socio-economic challenges.

ARSINOE aims to integrate the System Innovation Approach (SIA) with the Climate Innovation Window (CIW), establishing a methodological framework to foster an ecosystem for climate change adaptation solutions. It employs a structured three-tier approach to create and support this ecosystem effectively. The project’s objective is to catalyze the development and implementation of innovative climate change adaptation strategies, facilitating systemic innovations and solutions across diverse sectors.

This project focuses on establishing a comprehensive Water Data Management Ecosystem tailored for Water Data Spaces. It aims to create a robust infrastructure for the efficient handling, sharing, and utilization of water-related data across various sectors. The primary goal is to enhance water management practices and decision-making processes through advanced data integration and accessibility, promoting sustainability and innovation in water resource management.

The Water4All Partnership is a significant funding program dedicated to supporting scientific research on freshwater. It focuses on addressing global water challenges, contributing to climate change mitigation, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and enhancing EU competitiveness and growth. Its aim is to advance knowledge and solutions for water security worldwide, aligning with the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. The partnership is set to continue for seven years, starting from 2022.

Hubs4Circularity focuses on accelerating the transition towards industrial and urban-industrial symbiosis, and the circular economy. It establishes socio-technical ecosystems that aim to close energy, resource, and data loops on a regional scale, supporting full-scale industrial symbiosis and circular economy practices. The initiative’s goal is to contribute significantly to achieving climate neutrality targets by 2050 through the development and implementation of circular economy hubs across Europe.

H2OforAll is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative addressing the challenge of Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. It focuses on assessing DBP sources, developing advanced sensor monitoring devices, modeling DBP spread, studying toxicity and environmental impacts, and innovating water treatment methods to reduce or prevent DBP formation. Aimed at safeguarding drinking water quality amidst industrialization, agricultural activities, and climate change, H2OforAll seeks to enhance water safety and public health through technology, awareness, and policy guidance, supported by a comprehensive Central Knowledge Base on DBPs.

This project focuses on developing innovative tools and methodologies to manage and mitigate the presence of organic matter and disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. It aims to ensure safer drinking water quality by addressing one of the key challenges in water treatment processes. The primary objective is to enhance drinking water safety and compliance with health standards by innovating control mechanisms for organic contaminants and byproducts resulting from disinfection processes.

ToDrinQ is an EU-funded initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive toolkit comprising technologies, systems, and decision-making tools. This toolkit is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of water systems and ensure the provision of high-quality drinking water. The primary goal is to develop adaptable and resilient solutions that secure the supply of high-quality drinking water, addressing current and future challenges in water system management.