WaterInnovator
What is the WaterInnovator?
The knowledge platform for waterchallenges and solutions in the horticultural sector. This is achieved by knowledge valorisation and co-development of new technologies.
What does the WaterInnovator offer
Specialist in Innovation
The WaterInnovator is the main focal point between producers, start-ups and knowledge institutes. Challenges for the sector are identified and collaborations are formed to setup new technologies.
Innovation collaborations
The gap between the innovation and the market is bridged by collaborations where new products are developed and tested. From fresh ideas, to prototypes, to products for the market.
Knowledge platform
Our sector only grows if knowledge is exchanged. The new product which are formed in the collaborations are shared with the public. This can be knowledge articles of digital tools.
Challenges
Elements in circulation
The water system in a greenhouse has to be fully circular. This does give some issues with certain elements that accumulate. Do you have a solution for that?
High to mid-& lowtech
Dutch greenhouse technology is advanced. That does come at a cost which is too high for some farmers in other regions in the world. Are you able to translate the high-tech to a more financially suitable mid or low tech?
Technological or biological system
Some greenhouse farmers want to have a 'technological' or sterile water system. While others want to have an abundance of biological activity. Both have advantages. Are you able to combine these advantages in one system?
Water sensors
Using good quality water is becoming increasinly important, especially in circulating systems. The more we know, the better we can manage our water system. Can you make the smart-water system?
Open Call
Do you have an innovative idea for the horticultural sector but it does not fit within the other challenges? Then be sure to apply for the open call.
More crop per drop
With an increasing pressure on freshwater there is a need to get more crop out of every drop. Do you have the solution?
Variable irrigation per plant
New crops have a certain variaty in their growth, resulting that some plants need more water then others. We are looking for a way to provide the right amount of water to an individual plant.
Public-private collaboration
The founders of the WaterInnovator program are the Westland Municipality in the Netherlands and Royal Brinkman. The goal is to stimulate technological development of watertechnologies in the Westland region.
