Concept
A global accelerator for innovative projects and startups with high potential for implementation focused on Water, Sustainability (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energies, etc.), Circular Economy, and Sustainable Tourism. It drives technology and sustainability transformation using tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Big Data, IoT, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the Metaverse
Vision
H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB vision is to catalyse impactful innovation, creating sustainable solutions to tackle global challenges like water scarcity, climate change, sustainability, environmental conservation, and driving positive economic and social impact for organizations and citizens
Mission
H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB mission is to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem, promoting collaboration among Universities, Research Centers, Municipalities, STARTUPS, and reference companies. It aims to address the challenges of water scarcity and climate change through innovative solutions, while unlocking powerful business opportunities for a sustainable future.
With a collaborative ecosystem of forward-thinking organizations, companies, researchers and entrepreneurs, H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB drives impactful innovation to improve and to create sustainable solutions that address the global challenges of water scarcity, climate change, sustainability, environmental conservation and economic and social impact on organizations and citizens.
H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB is committed to drive forward the frontiers of innovation in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy. Through its collaborative ecosystem, the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB fosters partnerships, encourages entrepreneurship, and supports ground-breaking research.
Key Objectives
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Foster Collaboration and Partnerships:
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To bring together diverse stakeholders such as policymakers, technology companies, researchers and data scientists, to encourage collaboration and partnerships.
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The Hub serves as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and joint projects aimed at leveraging technology and data to drive innovation in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy
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Promote Technology Adoption and Integration:
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H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB aims to promote the adoption and integration of emerging technologies in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy.
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This objective involves identifying innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality and metaverse and facilitating their implementation within organizations, companies, operations and processes.
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The focus is to leverage these technologies to address the global challenges of water scarcity, climate change, sustainability, environmental conservation and economic and social impact on organizations and citizens.
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Drive Data-Driven Solutions:
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H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB aims to harness the power of data in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy.
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The Hub focuses on developing data-driven solutions and analytics platforms that enable informed decisions
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The objective is to optimize resource allocation, and support evidence-based decision-making.
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Support Entrepreneurship and Startups:
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H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB aims to foster entrepreneurship and support STARTUPS focused on technology and data on the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy
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It provides mentorship, resources, funding opportunities, and access to a network of experts and investors.
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H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB is an incubator/accelerator for Startups in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy, helping them develop their ideas, refine their business models, and navigate the regulatory landscape.
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The objective is to stimulate innovation and drive the growth of promising Technology Startups.
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At the end of this second edition, we will have the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2024, in Algarve, Portugal, on the 8th & 9th of October 2024.
The objective of the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT is to promote innovation with presentations focused on Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Science, innovative Devices, etc. applied to Water sector, Sustainability and Circular Economy and by bringing together Organizations, STARTUPS and Researchers to develop networking and business opportunities.
There is also a place for a fair event for the presentation of products, services and solutions related with the Water Sector, Sustainability and Circular Economy.