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WEBINAR: SUPPORTING WATER INNOVATION12.30pm27th June 2019
Sli.do link: https://www.sli.do/ Event code: #R212
[email protected]@hnwis_scot#waterinnovationscotland
FOSTERING WATER INNOVATION IN SCOTLAND
The Hydro Nation Water Innovation Service, established by the Scottish Government through Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, works with innovative Scottish companies and supports them along the innovation path to commercialisation.
FOSTERING WATER INNOVATION IN SCOTLAND
OUR SPEAKERS TODAY
Arlene GoodeHNWIS Project Manager
Arup
Joanna CorriganNetwork Integrator
Arup
Neil KitchingWater Sector Specialist
Scottish Enterprise
Ruth McNeilProject Manager
Water Test NetworkScottish Water Horizons
• Welcome: Arlene Goode
• Water Market Needs & Potential Opportunities: Neil Kitching
• Introduction to HNWIS: Joanna Corrigan
• Introduction to Water Test Network: Ruth McNeil
• 15 minute Q&A
• Close
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• The Hydro Nation Water Innovation Service works with innovative Scottish companies and supports them along the innovation path to commercialisation.
• It is a FREE one-stop shop for innovation support available to Scottish businesses developing solutions for the water & wastewater sector.
• Through the project partners, we provide access into the full range of SE/ HIE innovation services, including IA advice, R&D grants and/ or signposting to other organisations.
WHAT IS HNWIS?
FOSTERING WATER INNOVATION IN SCOTLAND
WATER AND WASTEWATER SECTOR INCLUDES……• Water supply and treatment • Contaminated water, wastewater
treatment and sludges• Resource management, energy
efficiency and hydro-electric • Catchment management and flood
prevention• Distribution - water pipelines,
drains, tanks and plumbing • Water efficiency products and
processes• Smart management of water,
sensors and data analytics• Industrial processing, cleaning,
separation of liquids, waste liquids • Freshwater aquaculture • Groundwater, boreholes and
irrigation• Water features and swimming pools
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WATER SECTOR IN SCOTLAND TODAY• 16,245 direct FTE jobs• Over 1,000 people working in R&D and innovation – an innovation
active sector• Turnover of £3.7 billion, of which Scottish Water is 50%.• 54% of turnover is to water utilities; 46% is to other markets, including oil
and gas, F&D, public sector etc. So there is a significant market outwiththe utilities.
• £1.7 billion GVA.• Significant growth in last 3 years: turnover 29%, jobs 23%, exports 28%• Exports of £170m to EU, Middle East, US.
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UK WATER UTILITIES: CHALLENGES & INNOVATION NEEDS Drivers of Change
Growth in population / demand
Climate Change
UN SDGs
Tighter Regulation
Environmental Degradation
Political & Economic Uncertainty
Ageing Infrastructure
Customer Behaviour & Preference
Security of Supply• Long-term water resources• Reducing service failure and interruption to supply• Increasing network capacity, efficiency and resilience against
climate/weather events• Reducing abstraction• Delivering high quality water for all
Resource Efficiency• Reducing leakage• Reducing energy consumption / carbon intensity of all networks• Efficient use, repair and replacement of assets• Optimising operational resilience• Cost efficiency and sustainability of service• Maximising resource recovery
Consumer Expectations• Keeping bills affordable• Influencing customer behaviour• Good service / supply for remote and rural areas• Customer expectations of flexible and dynamic customer service
Environmental Stewardship• Reducing / eliminating pollution incidents• Protecting and enhancing the natural environment• Widespread, targeted contaminant removal from water networks• Reducing harmful plastics
Technology & Innovation Requirements
Digital• Real time monitoring of network/asset status and water quality• Rapid identification and pinpointing of leaks• Smart networks and water resource management• Customer behaviour and preference analytics
Asset Management• Non-invasive or disruptive asset repair incl. self-cleansing networks• Energy efficient water and waste water treatment• Innovative and efficient capital investment approach
Contamination, Treatment & Sludge• Energy efficient and circular contaminant removal • Chemical free / low chemical treatment• Reuse / disposal of sludge• Natural flood risk protection and pollution solutions• Removing taste and odour of drinking water
Connectivity & Engagement• Approaches to customer engagement and education• Dynamic and innovative customer service approach• Cross-industry collaboration for pollution control
Resource Management & Efficiency• Energy recovery and reuse in the network• Targeted blue/green infrastructure solutions incl. grey water use• Innovative natural resource and ecosystem protection schemes
Sector Challenges
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GLOBAL MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
India has an investment need of $130bn to 2030
$23bn market for wastewater reclamation
and energy recovery
$44bn monitoring and remote sensing market by 2020
$20-35bn smart flood market
$16-23bn smart water market by 2020
$3-5bn pipeline leakage market
$4-6bn water efficient products
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HNWIS OBJECTIVES
To market &export active
HNWIS technical support
Assessments & referrals
Applications
Technology Inflow
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HNWIS Steering Group
Innovation SpecialistsInnovation Specialists
Project Manager
Delivery TeamArup/ WRC/ Mabbett
Support ServicesSE/HIE
External StakeholdersSEPA/Scottish Water/ Scottish Water Horizons/
Water Test Networks
Academia, Research Institutes & Technical Bodies, Innovation Centres, innovation services
WHO ARE WE?
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WHO DO WE SUPPORT?• Companies registered or with a base in Scotland.• Businesses developing or adapting a product or service which can
be applied to the water or wastewater markets.• Businesses who are currently investing in the development of the
product or service.• Where there is clear demonstrable benefits of the product or service.• Businesses able to receive de minimus aid.• Focus on products at TRL 6-9.
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HOW CAN HNWIS SUPPORT COMPANIES?
Basic Principles Invention & Research
Proof of Concept
Lab Testing/ Validation of Components
Lab testing of System
Prototype System Verified
Integrated Pilot System
Demonstrated
System Incorporated in
Commercial Design
Proven/ Full Commercial Deployment
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Technology Readiness Level
Very Low Level Low Level Medium Level High Level
Level of Support from HNWIS
• Signposting to R&D/ funding• Market intelligence
• Signposting to business support & IP advice• Networking & collaboration
• Signposting to skills and facilities• Signposting to testing facilities
• Signposting to funding & support• Networking & collaboration opportunities• Market intelligence on target customers
• Regulatory advice• Testing, verification and validation advice
• Technical Support
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TECHNICAL SUPPORTPRODUCT READINESS ASSESSMENT
• Up to 2 days Consultancy as de mimimisworth £1,600.
• Technology Assessment (including technology development stage)
• Target Market, Demand and Competition
• Benefits of the Product
• Regulation and Certification
• Practical and value added recommended next steps
PRODUCT TRIAL SUPPORT
• Up to 10 days consultancy as de mimimis worth £4,500.
• Agreeing trial objectives and assessment criteria• Assistance with testing preparation and
methodology• Project Management assistance during testing.• Independent test validation and reporting of
results• Working with the Water Test Network where
applicable
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HOW DO COMPANIES ACCESS HNWIS SUPPORT?
- Referrals- See us at events- Visit our website “Join Us”- Contact us directly:[email protected] 202 7679
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HOW DO COMPANIES APPLY FOR SUPPORT?
Expression of Interest forms for support can be submitted at any time.
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WHAT WILL WE ASK YOU ABOUT?
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Skills, experience, collaborationsYour product development team
do you have a business plan? What’s your route to market? Competitors?
The commercial potential
what support have you previously received?
Previous development support
Description, IP, TRL, competitive advantage etc.
Your product/ technology development
contact & registration details, main activities, sector
Your business
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APPLICATION PROCESS
‘Water Test Network’
Ruth McNeil & Daniel GerdesProject Managers at Scottish Water Horizons
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Complementary support for SMEsLocation of SME Type of Support Support Provider
Scotland Market Readiness Assessment (x2 days)
Scotland Short term testing (x10 days only)
Scotland Longer term testing where additional PM support or analysis of end of test report needed
North West Europe Longer term testing
North West Europe All testing for non-Scottish SMEs
North West Europe Verification
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• Fully funded support for testing and verification of innovative technologies for
the water industry
• ERDF funded project running until December 2021 establishing a transnational
network of testing facilities to support SME innovation in the water industry
• Accessible to SMEs in North West Europe (NWE)[Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and parts of France,
Germany and the Netherlands]
What is the Water Test Network?
The Water Test Network
Goal: Speed up market uptake of innovative
water technology
Tool: Transnational network of testing facilities
SMEs can fine-tune and test innovative
technology in a real setting
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At least 120 SMEs supported 90 new
technologies tested
30 new technologies
brought to market by the SMEs
Network forms a sustainable
business after the project lifetime
By 6th
December 2021
The Project Model
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14 test facilities
Linking SMEs to the best-fit
facility for their testing /
verification needs
SME based in France wishes to test a new technology for
treating drinking water in an operational environment
Tests their technology in a drinking water testing facility in
the UK
Fully funded support
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Up to €50,000 of
total support
Investigative report
Analyses development and support needs of the SME and
their proposed technology
Access to test facility
Access required varies from a few days in a lab to several weeks in a full-scale water
plant
Verification report
Support with validation and verification to assist market
entry.
Innovation Support Vouchers = 3 components
Who can apply and when
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• All small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from North West
Europe can apply for the innovation vouchers
• An SME is defined as an organisation with no more than 250 employees and a turnover of at most €50 million
Applications for the vouchers can be submitted at any point from
Now until 1st August 2021
1 • Contact innovation chaser in your area
2 • Submit a Stage 1 application form
3 • Submit a Stage 2 application form
4 • Receive support
Application Process
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http://www.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/water-test-network/
Innovation Challenges
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• Total of 5 over project lifetime
• Problems experienced by Water Users (publicutilities, large industries) to which a solution issought from innovative SMEs.
• Engaging SMEs in a 'meet the buyer' typeexercise, where challenges will be promotedamongst SMEs
First Innovation Challenge, Sludge processing challenge, application window has now closed.
Next Innovation Challenge will be launched in the coming months.
