How do we accelerate collaboration to solve Europe’s water challenges?

Join us for the Bridge4Water Ideation and Matchmaking Workshop, where academia and industry come together to co-create the next generation of research and innovation projects. The event will introduce the Open Innovation in Science (OIS) approach, present the 2026 call, and provide a hands-on setting for developing ideas and building strong project consortia.

Programme

09:30 – Arrival, Coffee & Networking

10:00 – Welcome & Introduction

What is Open Innovation in Science (OIS)?

Track 1: Industrial Water Efficiency & Circularity

Track 2: Water Efficiency & Circularity in Urban Built Environments

Coffee Break

Bridge4Water Open Call: Scope & Application Process

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch & Networking

Introduction to Ideation & Matchmaking + WorldLabs Platform Walkthrough

Breakout Session 1: Ideas, Challenges & Resources

Coffee & Networking

Breakout Session 2: Consortium Building & Project Framing

Wrap-up: Key Takeaways & Next Steps

15:00 – Thank You & Close

Read more about Bridge4Water here