This vibrant, action-oriented project aspires to be a catalyst for Research & Innovation (R&I), business development, and knowledge dissemination within the circular economy (CE) for water. By using CE principles, the Hub rethinks and transforms water management across Romania, Greece, selected Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries (MD, SB, AL, NM, and UA).

WaterWise Hub emphasizes closed-loop systems, optimal resource use, and reduced waste, aligning with EU policies and RIS3 strategies. Built on a quadruple helix model of innovation, it works at the nexus of technology acceleration, entrepreneurial support, and R&I, boosting water innovation regionally and beyond.

Our partners co-create an R&I Strategy, Action and Investment Plan, FundFinder Portal, Strategic & Tactical Decisions Toolbox, Operational Decisions Toolbox, and more. Together, we develop Water Tech Challenges, launch an Innovation Accelerator, produce LLL Training Courses, share a Knowledge Hub, and deploy a Mentoring Scheme. This bottom-up approach involves collaboration with key actors and stakeholders across the region.

The project is empowered by a strong partnership that brings together actors from government, R&I-driven universities and research centres,funding bodies, business, water utilities, SME associations and civil society to create services tailored for post-project sustainability and real-world impact.