EIT Water Iberian Peninsula
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Overview
EIT Water Iberian Peninsula accelerates innovation in water reuse, green-blue infrastructure and irrigation across Portugal and Spain. Based in Málaga, our regional hub strengthens Mediterranean water system resilience, fosters EU–Africa cooperation and supports market uptake of sustainable water technologies.
In 2026, the EIT Water Iberian Peninsula host is Innova IRV, a Spanish innovation agency that enhances business competitiveness, attracts strategic investment and supports technology-based companies dedicated to sustainable water management and the circular economy.
Our geographic scope
Portugal, Spain
Our regional priorities
- Water reuse
- Green-blue infrastructure
- Irrigation innovation
- Strengthening EU–Africa links
- Building financial sustainability through public-private partnerships
Our regional strengths and assets
- A fast-growing Mediterranean innovation ecosystem
- Regional leadership in smart water management
- Strong industry and municipal partners committed to reuse and circularity
- A vibrant entrepreneurial landscape with global market connections
- Strategic position linking Europe, Africa and Latin America
Our members
- Spain: BioAzul, EMACSA, FCC Aqualia, Fundación Innova IRV, IRTA, Port of Vigo, Universidad de Córdoba, University of Vigo, ALBERIZAS CEUTA, Asociacion FeraguaDe Comunidades De Regantes De Andalucia, Asociacion Strait Ocean, Braid Theory SL, Defcon8 Enterprise SL, Environexus Environmental Policy Consulting Network S.L., Fundación de la Comunidad Valenciana para la Investigación Promoción y Estudios Comerciales de Valenciaport (Fundación Valenciaport), Fundación Imdea Agua, Globaqua Network, ICATALIST S.L., ITE -Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries, JUST SOLUTIONS S.L., Sea Teach Mallorca SL, Sociedad General De Aguas De Barcelona Sau (VEOLIA Spain), Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
- Portugal: University of Coimbra, BGI S.A., Blue Ocean Sustainable Solutions - SA, ELECTROActive-CEMMPRE-UC, HydroAI, Nitrogen Sensing Solutions, Ocean Community Challenge Associacao
Contact: rhiberianpeninsula@eitwater.eu
EU funding: This activity is funded by the European Union.
Related events
Iberian Peninsula Regional Event
Turning water innovation into impact - This collaborative EIT Water event brings together professionals from across Spain and Portugal to help shape the Iberian innovation agenda for the water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems.