EIT Water UK & Ireland
Our members
Overview
EIT Water UK & Ireland advances land-water-coast innovation across the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and international partners (Canada and New Zealand). We bring together recognised strengths in wastewater treatment, flood management, biodiversity, soils, agriculture and coastal resilience to support integrated approaches to water, marine and maritime systems.
In 2026, the EIT Water UK & Ireland host is the University of Leeds, a leading centre for research and innovation in water quality, catchment science and marine and coastal systems. The regional hub builds on regional demonstrators and networks to accelerate technology deployment, support new businesses and deliver high-quality training.
Our geographic scope
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada and New Zealand
Our regional priorities
- Water quality and freshwater ecosystem protection
- Flood resilience and nature-based solutions
- Coastal innovation, blue carbon and offshore energy co-location
- Data-driven water management and digital monitoring
- Maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations
Our regional strengths and assets
- World-class expertise in integrated land–river–coast systems
- Strong capabilities across wastewater, biodiversity and soil science
- Leading research and training environments
- A collaborative regional innovation ecosystem
- Ability to connect science, policy, industry and communities
Our members
- United Kingdom: Aura Innovation / University of Hull, Cranfield University, Newcastle University, Oxentia, Queen’s University Belfast, The James Hutton Institute, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds
- Ireland: University College Dublin
Contact: clcuk-ireland@eitwater.eu
EU funding: This activity is funded by the European Union.