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BIOAZUL SL
BIOAZUL is a technological consultancy and engineering SME focused on the development of co innovative solutions for water management (wastewater treatment and water reuse). It has two main business areas strongly interconnected: identification, production (writing and negotiation) and implementation (development of technical, coordination and management tasks) of applied research and international cooperation projects and the development, optimisation and distribution of eco-innovative products and technologies for wastewater treatment.
Regarding project management, BIOAZUL has in-depth know-how both of the available funding tools (FP6, FP7, IEE, Eco-Innovation, H2020, Horizon Europe) and the necessary technical and administrative procedures for carrying out public-funded R&D&I. BIOAZUL has participated in 84 projects, being 78 of them international initiatives funded or co-funded by the European Commission under any of its framework programmes. BIOAZUL has coordinated 34 out of those 78 international projects, either as general coordinator (14 projects) or as administrative coordinator (20 projects).
Website: https://www.bioazul.com
ECOFILAE
ECOFILAE is a French independent and innovative consulting company (SME) based in Montpellier, committed to develop solutions for unconventional water reuse projects.
With 20 engineers and over 180 specific references in France and internationally, ECOFILAE deals with different types of unconventional waters: domestic treated wastewater, greywater, industrial wastewater and saline water. ECOFILAE helps develop water reuse projects for territories and communities, industry, agriculture and viticulture, and for urban uses and leisure spaces (green spaces, parks, golf courses, theme parks, street cleaning, etc.).
The different services provided by ECOFILAE include technical feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, R&D projects: lab and field experiments, training programs and webinars.
ECOFILAE is an expert at the international level and contributes to EU, French and ISO working groups on water reuse regulation.
Website: https://www.ecofilae.fr/en
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (UNIBO)
Founded in 1088, the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna (UNIBO) is the oldest University of the western world and one of the most important institutions of higher education across Europe. UNIBO is strongly committed to research and innovation and it is one of the most active Italian universities in European and international R&I projects. It will act in BOOST-IN project through the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL) and the Department of Education Studies “Giovanni Maria Bertin” (EDU). DISTAL provides state-wide leadership in research and teaching in horticulture, sustainable agricultural, food systems and environment, agricultural and food economics and policy. EDU cultivates an interdisciplinary approach to educational studies, focusing mostly on scholastic, extra-curricular and professional development contexts, as well as lifelong learning.
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DECHEMA
DECHEMA is an interdisciplinary scientific society with more than 5,500 personal and institutional members (including about 500 SMEs), whose activities focus on the process industries. DECHEMA is dedicated to the support of R&D progress, implementation and innovation in the fields of chemical engineering, biotechnology, and environmental protection (with an emphasis on water management).
Website: https://dechema.de/en/
Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH
Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH (FT) keeps the finger on the pulse of our core policy areas: freshwater and marine management, adaptation to climate change, agriculture, environmental economics and sustainable tourism. Our experienced team is well-informed about the policy and science developments in our areas of expertise and is highly motivated to provide high-quality products and services flexibly.
FT provides reliable and timely delivery of policy assessments and recommendations, environmental plan and strategy development, knowledge management and services including online solutions and database development, economic and statistical assessments as well as knowledge-based helpdesk services.
FT also offers event organisation and management services for small and large-scale on-site and online events, such as workshops, trainings, study trips and conferences.
Website: https://www.fresh-thoughts.eu/
Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin gGmbH
Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin (KWB) is a non-profit water research centre based in Berlin, founded in 2001. KWB stands for applied science, consulting and innovation. We are resolute in addressing crucial future issues including climate change, water crises, digitalisation, sector coupling, and urbanisation with dedicated research, practical solutions and inventive services.
In BOOST-IN, KWB will contribute to the scouting of innovative water circular economy solutions, and the extension of Water Europe Marketplace with knowledge and networking opportunities amongst innovators, end users and investors. We will conduct life-cycle assessments, define end-of-waste criteria and product quality standards to boost the market uptake of water circular economy solutions in Europe. This way, BOOST-IN makes an important contribution to tackling the challenges of climate change.
Website: https://www.kompetenz-wasser.de
Centre for Social Innovation (Zentrum für Soziale Innovation, ZSI)
ZSI is a private non-profit institute for applied social sciences and a Centre of Excellence for social innovation based in Vienna (Austria). ZSI implements research and application projects on the social embedding and impact of all types of innovations, and contributes to the design and diffusion of socially accepted and sustainable innovations to meet global challenges.
Website: https://www.zsi.at
AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (AGENSO)
AGENSO, an SME established in Athens since 2016, has as its ultimate mission to provide cutting-edge ICT solutions and services for smart agriculture, environment, water management, and smart cities. AGENSO develops hardware and software IoT tools, as well as decision support systems for pioneering rural and industrial systems allowing mitigating climate change, tackling barriers in the food production chain, addressing waste prevention and energy efficiency, under an integrated framework embracing fundamental core values of sustainability and circular economy, with particular emphasis in social responsibility.
Website: https://www.agenso.gr
Water Europe
Water Europe (WE) is the recognized voice and promotor of water-related innovation, research, and technology development in Europe. WE is a purpose-driven multi-stakeholder association with over 250 members, representing the entire range of actors in the innovative water ecosystem. WE was established by the European Commission as a European Technology Platform. WE is guided in all its activities by its Water Vision with the ultimate ambition of achieving a Water-Smart Society.
Website: https://watereurope.eu
Bulgarian Water Association - BWA
BWA is a non-governmental organisation uniting more than 300 members divided into two main groups: corporate and individual (experts), all of them involved in the water supply and sewerage (WSS) field, including but not limiting to the quality and treatment of drinking-, industrial-, agricultural- and wastewater as well as management, preservation and utilization of water resources. The core of the Association are the regional and local companies dealing with water supply and wastewater disposal as well as designers’ bureaus, construction/assembly-, manufacturing-, export-, import- and other companies as well as scientific, managerial and technical staff working in the water sector; therefore, it can be fairly called “The Bulgarian Water Voice”.
Website: www.bwa-bg.com
ISLE
ISLE is a global independent technology and innovation consultancy specialised in accelerating the market uptake of innovative solutions in the water sector through study of market dynamics, go-to-market strategies, and connections with appropriate investors. ISLE has a strong track record in identifying emerging technologies and supporting their market uptake. Through ISLE’s flagship programs including Technology Approval Group (TAG), Trial Reservoirs, W-Lab, Water Action Platform and Water Innovation Living Lab (WILL), hundreds of projects have helped in enhancing efficiency in shaping research, driving new technology development, and creating successful commercial-scale prospects for a diverse range of stakeholders, including academia, investors, accelerators, and manufacturing organisations.
ISLE is the leader of WP4 – Boosting market-uptake; with the main role of analysing the wider market and competitive landscape for selected innovative Water and Circular Economy Solutions, boosting the market-uptake through B2B matchmaking with end-users and investors, as well as developing effective business models.
Website: www.isleutilities.com
