EIT Water North

Overview‍

EIT Water North enables and accelerates advanced water innovation across the Nordic region (Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden). Leverages world-class digital capabilities and access to leading testbeds, where we support solutions that enhance water management, water quality and regenerative water strategies.

In 2026 the host organization is Water Valley Denmark, acting as the regional hub for EIT Water North. Water Walley Denmark is a member organisation founded by leading Danish industry players. Water Valley Denmark co-create and accelerate solutions across industry, utilities, academia, and the public sector to address key water challenges and create real-world impact.

Our geographic scope‍

Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

Our regional priorities

• Smart water management and digital solutions

• Climate resilience and regenerative water strategies

• Water–energy integration and circular water systems

• Water quality, monitoring and data sharing

• Marine and coastal ecosystem innovation

Our regional strengths and assets‍

• Strong, interconnected Nordic innovation ecosystem

• Global leadership in digital water technologies

• High-quality testbeds supporting validation, demonstration and scaling of solutions

• Strong collaboration between universities, utilities and industry

• Proven strengths in water quality, management and circularity

Our members

• Denmark: Aalborg Universitet, Aarhus University, Aarhus Vand, Grundfos, Kamstrup, Novafos, TEGnology, Ultraaqua, UNICEF Denmark, VIA University College, Water Impact Partners, Water Valley Denmark, A Word About Water, BonoLab ApS, Just-Measure ApS, Port of Vordingborg

• Sweden: SIWI

• Norway: Akvaplan-niva, NORCE

• Finland: Helsinki University, Metabar Technology Oy, University of Oulu

Contact: rhnorth@eitwater.eu

EU funding: This activity is funded by the European Union.

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