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40 SMEs or startups with innovative solutions to water scarcity are being sought. In a context in
which this is one of the major current and future problems in southern Europe, affecting the
entire value chain of the agrifood industry, the need to address it is urgent. In order to find
concrete solutions, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is relaunching the
Water Scarcity programme.

This initiative brings together companies that have a water-related problem with those who can
provide a solution, and has been organised through collaboration between different Knowledge
Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). It is coordinated
by EIT Food, with the participation of EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Digital and EIT Manufacturing, as well
as other partners such as Athena Research, Bioazul and TU Delft.

The aim of this multiannual and multidisciplinary programme is to facilitate the transition to a
water-saving economy and to contribute, in the long term, to reducing water consumption, waste
and pollution in Europe. This call is part of the activities of InnoWise Scale, the entrepreneurial
support arm of the Water Scarcity project.

In this edition, the programme will select 40 SMEs or startups with innovative and smart solutions
to address water scarcity to help them reach the market. This year the number of participants in
the programme has doubled compared to last year. The deadline for submitting applications is
26 April.

 

Read the call here.

Learn more here.