Short description: Future developments and trends create a new framework for developing the processes further. The biggest changing factors are new laws and requirements for wastewater treatment and climate change. Importance of proper preparation for emergency situations grows rapidly.
Market potential: The water supply industry and current wastewater management technologies are at a breaking point. The pilot plant has many possibilities and use cases.
Timing: 2023-2024
Desired result: Pilot plant can consist of several modules from different SMEs. Business/operating model around the solution is formulated during the project and it may involve Universities and research organizations. Pilot plant can be transferable to other locations.
Information on challenge owner: Small SME (10-49 staff).
Market presence of challenge owner: Active in one country.
Keywords: Wastewater; Process development; Environment; Resource recovery; Supply chain development