About us
We serve as a national unifying initiative driving the development and innovation of solutions for the water industry. We bring the best minds in the water industry together fostering open and creative thinking across segments, professions, and traditional mental barriers.
Water Valley Denmark is an alliance encompassing Danish and international players, stretching from sciences and research institutes to startups and global supply companies.
With our agile and innovative approach to project work, combined industry effort and knowledge sharing we can solve some of the world’s fundamental water challenges. In doing so we aspire to enhance the quality of life for people worldwide.
Water Valley Denmark will create a platform and epicenter for developing groundbreaking water technology that will enable water consumption to become more resource efficient, cost effective and quality assured.
Water Valley Denmark
Our Four Strategic Focus Areas
Research & Development
Increased focus on innovation collaboration and research in water technology, such as:
- PhD School
- Lab Facilities
Startup & Incubation
Strengthening startup environment and ecosystem through incubation and accelerator programs, such as:
- Experimental Water Lab
- Water Accelerator
Innovation & Large-scale Projects
- Build large-scale test and demonstration facilities.
- Create improved access to water data and establish better opportunities for developing new digital business models
Global exposure and Collaboration
Focus on establishing the Lighthouse Water Tech which will strengthen Denmark’s exports, such as:
- Building a network of water living labs – including The Spring
- Develop a digital knowledge sharing platform
Our Key Targets
Double Danish export of water technology from 20 to 40 DKK billion by 2030
Take part in creating a CO2 and climate neutral water sector by 2030
Contribute to the creation of 4,000 – 5,000 jobs
Leadership & Team
The initiative is supported by a broad range of actors
Who have mobilized around a common purpose, vision and target
Board members
Flemming Besenbacher, Acting Chairman
Aarhus Vand
Henriette Søltoft
Dansk Industri
Claus Hélix-Nielsen
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Brian Seeberg
Danfoss A/S
Jesper Kristian Jacobsen
Per Aarsleff A/S
Michael Holm
Systematic A/S
Mads Sckerl
Kamstrup A/S
Ib Enevoldsen
Rambøll A/S
Niels Aage Kjær
AVK Danmark A/S
Mads Helleberg Dorff
DI Vand
Carl-Emil Larsen
Danva
Ulrik Gernow
Grundfos A/S
Kaj Stjernholm
Stjernholm A/S
Martin Østergaard Christensen
Aarhus Kommune