The Bridge4Water funding call is now open, supporting open and precompetitive research projects that advance water efficiency and circular resource use across industrial systems and urban environments.
Why This Matters
Efficient and resilient water systems are essential for Europe’s climate goals, industrial competitiveness and urban sustainability. From reducing water use in manufacturing to enabling circular solutions in cities, innovation in water management is becoming a strategic priority. Bridge4Water accelerates this transition by funding collaborative, openly shared research that strengthens the knowledge base and drives sector‑wide impact.
Who Should Apply?
Research organisations, industry partners, public authorities, municipalities, technology developers and other stakeholders working on water innovation are invited to apply.
Projects must follow the programme’s open innovation principles, ensuring that results are shared openly to support learning, replication and broad uptake across the water sector.
Thematic tracks:
• Industrial Water Efficiency and Circularity
• Water Efficiency and Circularity in Urban Built Environments