Water
Innovation
Flevoland
Water Innovation Flevoland
Innovation below sea level
Water is the lifeline of Flevoland. Not only historically, as a province literally created from water, but also as a driving force behind sustainable innovation. Climate change, the circular economy and water technology offer huge opportunities for startups and scale-ups that develop smart solutions for the future.
Why water matters now more than ever
Climate adaptation demands action
Extreme weather events and water shortages force us to manage water storage, reuse and flood protection in smarter ways.
Water and sustainable energy are connected
Think of aquathermal energy, hydrogen production and more efficient water use in agriculture and industry. This is a major opportunity for innovation.
The Netherlands as a global leader in water technology
Startups from Flevoland can break through internationally by responding to the growing demand for innovative water solutions.
Health, water and democratic renewal are three themes that shape the future. Together we work toward impact and progress.
What does this mean for startups?
Water is not a problem, it is an opportunity.
- Use Flevoland as a testing ground – Collaboration with knowledge institutions, governments and established companies accelerates innovation and impact. In Flevoland you will find the space to experiment and scale.
- Access to subsidies and funding – The EU and the Netherlands are investing heavily in sustainable water innovations through funds such as the National Growth Fund and Horizon Europe.
- Build strategic partnerships – Municipalities, water authorities and companies are looking for solutions. The market is wide open for innovative startups developing smart technologies and services.
What does this mean for startups?
Water is not a problem, it is an opportunity.
- Use Flevoland as a testing ground – Collaboration with knowledge institutions, governments and established companies accelerates innovation and impact. In Flevoland you will find the space to experiment and scale.
- Access to subsidies and funding – The EU and the Netherlands are investing heavily in sustainable water innovations through funds such as the National Growth Fund and Horizon Europe.
- Build strategic partnerships – Municipalities, water authorities and companies are looking for solutions. The market is wide open for innovative startups developing smart technologies and services.
Startup Flevoland helps you move forward
We connect entrepreneurs, provide access to networks, funding and knowledge, and make sure water innovation in Flevoland becomes not a distant dream but a concrete success. Flevoland has always seen water as both a challenge and an opportunity, and that is exactly what we work on together with startups.
Do you want to contribute to a sustainable future while making an international impact at the same time? Join us and take the next step with us.