EU-India WaterTech Event, 29-30 January, Mumbai

The European Commission (EC) in cooperation with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invite for an high level EU-India WaterTech Event in Mumbai, on 29-30 January 2024.

If you are seeking cutting-edge wastewater treatment technologies/innovations, eager to stay informed on latest trends in the water sector and its ongoing challenges, and interact with leading institutes, scientists and companies from the water sector, don't miss the EU-India WaterTech Event.

The event is co-organized by the European Commission (EC), the Department of Science & Technology (DST), and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB).

• The event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory for attendance. Seats are limited.
• Last date for Registration: 22 January 2024
• Please note that no funding is provided by the organizers to participants. Participants themselves are responsible for covering their travel and accommodation costs and making arrangements in Mumbai.

When: Monday, 29 January 2024 - Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Timing: 9:30am - 5:00pm Indian Standard Time (IST) / 5:00am-12:30pm Central European Time (CET)

Where:  Prof. B. Nag Auditorium, Victor Menezes Convention Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India

Mode: Hybrid Event

Watch the Recorded Event here

Event Highlights:

• Showcase and demonstration of technologies emerging from seven EU-India joint projects addressing drinking water, wastewater treatment, reuse, and water quality monitoring.
• Opportunities for technology seekers, problem owners, and solution providers to interact and turn research efforts into advanced innovative solutions.

The event is also a golden opportunity to engage on market access opportunities and challenges for:

• Advanced and cost-effective drinking and wastewater water treatment and disinfection processes and technologies.
• Technologies and tools to protect water sources from biological and chemical pollution.
• Biological and chemical contamination emergency response technologies and tools.
• Advanced integrated and cost-effective digital devices and systems.
• Innovative and robust monitoring systems and real-time information on drinking water quality, from sources to supply.

Objectives:

• Explore and discuss the insights and achievements of the seven joint water projects.
• Showcase and communicate technologies and knowledge for potential uptake.
• Address identified barriers and constraints related to the market uptake of water solutions in India and identify what more is necessary for market uptake.
• Foster collaboration and exchange of knowledge on how to tackle water/wastewater treatment through increased R&I collaboration. Stakeholders in the water management sector.

Target Audience:

• Business, entrepreneurs, and investors.
• Experts and researchers.
• Governmental representatives.
• Stakeholders in the water management sector.

Agenda at a Glance:

Day 1: Monday, 29 January - Focus on Project Knowledge and Technology Achievement

• Overview of achievements from each project, followed by Q&A sessions
• Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) exploration and the journey from laboratories to real-life prototypes.

Day 2: Tuesday, 30 January - Focus on Technology Showcase and Market Uptake

• EU-India Trade and Technology Council: unlocking trade in water technologies through R&I.
• Insights into the EU-India Water Partnership.
• Pitching session: Technology market uptake presentations by each project (INDIA-H2O, LOTUS, PANI WATER, PAVITR, PAVITRA GANGA, Saraswati 2.0, and SPRING).
• Discussions on market uptake.