Successful first TKI Water Technology Day: Sharing knowledge and building connections

A day of inspiration and collaboration

The day was opened by Anne Hummelen, Programme Director at TKI Water Technology, and moderated by NWP’s Arjan Braamskamp. The programme showcased innovative projects such as the KNAP Project, Water Circular Nieuwegein City, HerCauWer, Shark Skin for Drag Reduction, and Urban Photosynthesis. These sessions shared groundbreaking ideas and sparked engaging discussions between participants and presenters. 

Watch the after movie of the TKI Water Technology Day. 

Highly valued interactive knowledge exchange 

The attendees greatly appreciated the event's interactive nature. The enthusiasm was noticeable, even during the lunch break, where discussions continued unabated. In addition to presentations, matchmaking sessions provided opportunities to explore potential collaboration. The attendees also enjoyed the guided tour of the Water Quarter at KWR, gaining insights into its cutting-edge research facilities.

The combination of informative sessions and personal interaction fostered an inspiring and productive atmosphere, with many describing the knowledge exchange as both valuable and unique.

Podcast series

A new podcast series was also recorded during the TKI Water Technology Day. Hosted by De Radiofabriek, the series features interviews with various innovators and research institutions on how they transformed early-stage ideas into market-ready solutions. The podcasts highlight Dutch experts from industry and academia sharing insights and experiences on how private innovators and research organisations collaborated to move concepts (TRL 1–3) to market-ready solutions (TRL 7–9).

These discussions offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at successful TKI Water Technology projects, demonstrating how collaboration accelerates innovation and inspires new initiatives to tackle water challenges effectively. Keep an eye on the NWP website for the podcast episodes.

A promising future

The first TKI Water Technology Day marked a new starting point for collaboration and innovation in the water sector. With themes such as circularity, climate adaptation, and biodiversity at the forefront of this first event, the event was an opportunity to jointly build the future of water technology. As one attendee aptly put it, "We need to do this more often. It was well organised, and I gained many valuable insights."

This successful start lays a strong foundation for future editions, where the focus will continue to be on accelerating innovations in the water sector.

Want to know more?

For more information about TKI Water Technology, visit the TKI Water Technology webpage.