By 2040, it is estimated that 1 in 4 children will be living in areas of extreme water stress due to overuse, rapid population growth, and climate change. The Global South is among the most affected regions, where urbanisation and climate vulnerabilities heighten the risks for millions. At the same time, regions in the Global North, including Europe, are also experiencing increasing drought and water scarcity, highlighting the need for global cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Through co-creation and co-design, we aim to:
To be more sustainable, decentralised, and inclusive
Stormwater, greywater, and wastewater
With advanced supporting technologies like: Membranes, Nanofiber biomass carriers, Graphene-based nanocomposites, Photocatalysis, Lightweight porous media
These technologies will be customised to local realities, using sustainable and locally available materials to reduce environmental impact and enhance social relevance.
Our approach includes holistic sustainability and economic assessments to guide the development and prioritisation of solutions — ensuring long-term value and replicability across different regions.
While tailored for the Global South, many of our innovations are expected to bring added value to the European context as well.
Together, we aim to create a future where clean water is a right, not a privilege — delivered through solutions that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient.
The project started on 1 January 2025 and has a duration of 48 months. It was submitted to the call HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01; Type of Action: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE. The EU contribution is EUR 740,600.00 This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe under grant agreement No 101182652.
