Are you a startup, researcher or PhD candidate with a promising innovation in enabling water technology? SBIC partner Deltares is part of a consortium calling for proposals for validation projects within a Netherlands Enabling Water Technology Thematic Technology Transfer (NEW-TTT) challenge. Selected projects can receive up to 25,000 euros to progress the technology more rapidly towards practical application. The deadline to apply is 31 October. Further details
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Validation projects in water technology
This NEW-TTT challenge supports short, focused validation activities that strengthen the technical foundation, feasibility and market readiness of promising water technology innovations. Projects are carried out in collaboration with the unique facilities and expertise of Deltares, Wetsus and the University of Groningen.
Validation projects help innovators take the step from early-stage research to real market application. They do so by providing access to specialised testing facilities and by supporting the further development of technologies at TRL levels 3–5. In addition, they play a key role in demonstrating feasibility and building the necessary evidence base. At the same time, these projects prepare teams for next steps in business development or for attracting early-stage funding.
Who can take part in the challenge?
Early-stage Dutch startups or spin-offs affiliated with research institutions that do not yet have significant commercial turnover, and researchers or PhD students with a technology in the field of water treatment, monitoring, modelling, raw material recovery or related enabling technologies.
The maximum project duration is 6 months. Applications can be submitted until 31 October 2026. Visit the Deltares website for the full terms and conditions, assessment criteria and application procedure.
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