Applied water expertise

KWR generates knowledge to enable the water sector to operate water-wisely in our urbanised society. At KWR, we have a sense of professional and social responsibility for the quality of water. Our scientific findings and the resulting practical innovations contribute, worldwide, to a sustainable water provision in the urban water cycle.

‘Bridging Science and Practice’ is KWR’s motto. Our researchers work at the interface of science, business and society. Their strength lies in their translation of scientific knowledge into applicable, practical solutions for end-users in the Dutch and international water sector. We have built a solid reputation as top-level innovation accelerators and international network builders, and increasingly play a coordinating role in national and international collaborations.

Water is at the heart of the transition towards clean energy, a circular industry and climate-neutral water systems. Water utilities and industry must reduce water and energy consumption, emissions and waste. KWR brings together expertise in water, wastewater, energy, resource recovery, emissions, digital monitoring and systems analysis to develop scalable solutions. This can be achieved through the smart exchange of water, energy and resources between the water sector, industry and the urban environment. In doing so, we contribute to resilient and circular water systems with a reduced environmental footprint.

KWR’s ambition is to accelerate the transition towards circular and climate-neutral water systems. We apply Dutch water expertise to develop scalable solutions with European and international impact.