Netherlands Enabling Water Technology Fund

The Netherlands Enabling Water Technology (NEW) fund, a key initiative of WaterCampus Leeuwarden, acts as a crucial bridge between scientific research and market application in the water technology sector. It fosters collaboration among businesses, knowledge institutes, and government bodies to drive innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. The NEW consortium, comprising Wetsus, Deltares, the University of Groningen, and the NOM, strategically invests in promising knowledge starters and recently established startups. The fund focuses on translating scientific research into actionable solutions for global water challenges, including scarcity, reuse, raw material recovery, and smart water system management.