About us
The course – to impact
Water Valley Denmark is the engine driving water innovation in Denmark.
We bring together the entire water ecosystem – from water utilities and water consuming industries to technology companies, research institutions, and education – creating connections across sectors and between key stakeholders.
Starting from real-world challenges faced by utilities and industry, we develop targeted projects, Living Labs, and new collaborations that turn knowledge and technology into practical solutions.
In doing so, we strengthen the Danish water sector, enhance the competitiveness of Danish industry, and reinforce Denmark’s position as a global leader in water solutions.
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 Chair
Aarhus Vand
Søren Kvorning
Vice Chair
Kamstrup A/S
Eskild Holm Nielsen
Aarhus Universitet
Henriette Søltoft
Dansk Industri
Jesper Kristian Jacobsen
Per Aarsleff A/S
Anders Goul Nielsen
Systematic A/S
Thor Danielsen
Danfoss A/S
Ulrik Gernow
Grundfos A/S
Niels Aage Kjær
AVK Danmark A/S
Michael Ramlau Hansen
DI Vand
Helle Katrine Andersen
DANVA
Martin Østergaard Christensen
Aarhus Kommune
Kaj Stjernholm
Stjernholm A/S