TKI Watertechnologie

What TKI Watertechnologie does

TKI Watertechnologie is a Dutch Topconsortium Kennis en Innovatie (TKI) headquartered in Nieuwegein, Utrecht, that operates as a public-private partnership coordinating the translation of water technology research into practical applications. The organization convenes companies, research organizations, and government stakeholders to collaborate on innovation projects addressing water reuse, micropollutant removal (including pharmaceutical residues), PFAS soil remediation, and local drinking water production from wastewater. Core technology activities run through an active project portfolio including ReWaterHub (membrane bioreactor combined with reverse osmosis), a nanofiltration and concentrate recirculation pilot for micro-pollutant removal, a wind-powered reverse osmosis system for regions with limited energy infrastructure, and the Knowledge and Innovation Program for PFAS Soil (Kennis- en Innovatieprogramma PFAS Bodem).

The consortium is funded through Public-Private Partnership (PPS) funding calls and government Knowledge and Innovation Programs, rather than commercial product sales. It makes money by administering and coordinating consortia-formed innovation projects, providing SME (MKB) support services, and running matchmaking events that connect technology providers with water authorities (waterschappen), drinking water companies (drinkwaterbedrijven), and Dutch greenhouse horticulture operators. Its primary customer segments are therefore Dutch water authorities and drinking water companies (vertical), the Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector facing a zero-emission regulatory deadline, and water technology companies seeking R&D funding and partnership pathways. Pricing is not applicable in the conventional sense; participation is structured around PPS funding calls and programmatic support.

Strategically, the organization focuses on three priorities: managing the PFAS Bodem innovation program, advancing water reuse and treatment technologies such as ReWaterHub and nanofiltration pilots, and supporting regulatory compliance for greenhouse horticulture water recirculation. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by a website, podcast, news articles, and information/matchmaking sessions such as the KIP PFAS Bodem 2026 meeting held at The Green Village in Delft. With only 9 employees, TKI Watertechnologie functions as a lean coordination body rather than a product company, with no disclosed revenue, ownership structure, or funding rounds.

Name

TKI Watertechnologie

Legal name

TKI Watertechnologie

Website

https://tkiwatertechnologie.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TKI Watertechnologie is a Dutch public-private partnership consortium that coordinates water technology innovation projects, connecting companies, research institutions, and government to advance water reuse, PFAS remediation, and drinking water treatment technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Technology Innovation Consortium Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC), Design & Engineering for Renewal/Expansion (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Treatment Plants) (EUANALAD)

Keywords

• Water technology innovation
• Public-private partnerships
• Water treatment research
• Micropollutant removal
• Water reuse systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwegein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public-Private Partnership (PPS) Funding: TKI operates through PPS (Publiek-Private Samenwerking) funding calls where consortia of companies, research organizations, and government collaborate on innovation projects. Funding is structured through Knowledge and Innovation Programs such as the PFAS Bodem program.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TKI Watertechnologie is a Dutch Topconsortium Kennis en Innovatie (TKI) that operates as a public-private partnership consortium, coordinating collaborative water technology research and innovation projects. It administers Public-Private Partnership (PPS) funding calls, brings together companies, research organizations, and government bodies, runs thematic programs (such as PFAS Bodem remediation), and provides support services for SMEs in the water technology sector. Its portfolio includes projects on membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and wind-powered reverse osmosis for water treatment and reuse.

Product overview

TKI Watertechnologie is a Topconsortium Kennis en Innovatie (TKI) that brings together companies, research organizations, and government to translate water technology knowledge and developments into practice. Rather than selling commercial products, the organization coordinates public-private partnership (PPS) research projects, facilitates innovation in water technology sectors, and provides SME support. Their portfolio includes collaborative R&D initiatives such as ReWaterHub (membrane bioreactor and reverse osmosis for wastewater reuse), nanofiltration pilots for micro-pollutant removal, wind-powered reverse osmosis projects, the PFAS Soil Knowledge and Innovation Program, and SME support services.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• PPS Innovatieprojecten (Public-Private Partnership Innovation Projects) Collaborative R&D projects that bring together companies, research organizations, and government to develop and translate water technology innovations into practice. Projects are funded through Public-Private Partnership (PPS) calls administered by TKI Watertechnologie.
• ReWaterHub Research initiative focused on locally producing safe and drinkable water from wastewater using membrane bioreactor (MBR) combined with reverse osmosis (RO) purification technologies. Targets water authorities and drinking water companies seeking solutions for drought and climate-related water scarcity.
• Nanofiltration and Concentrate Recirculation Pilot Study Pilot research study on the removal of micro-pollutants (including pharmaceutical residues and organic micro-pollutants) from wastewater using nanofiltration membranes with concentrate recirculation to maximize treatment efficiency.
• Wind-powered Reverse Osmosis Improvement Project Research initiative developing improvements to wind-powered reverse osmosis systems to deliver affordable and sustainable drinking water, particularly in regions with limited energy infrastructure.
• Kennis- en Innovatieprogramma PFAS Bodem Knowledge and Innovation Program for PFAS Soil remediation that facilitates Public-Private Partnership (PPS) project proposals for developing solutions to PFAS contamination in soil. Includes matchmaking and information events for consortia formation.
• Ondersteuning MKB (SME Support) Support services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the water technology sector, providing pathways to participate in PPS innovation projects and access R&D funding opportunities.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Green Village (Delft)coreOthers · 8 July 2026The Green Village in Delft serves as the venue for TKI Watertechnologie's information and matchmaking events, such as the KIP PFAS Bodem 2026 meeting. This innovation campus provides a collaborative environment for water technology demonstrations and knowledge sharing between research and industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Waternet: Amsterdam-region water utility providing drinking water and wastewater services. A participant in TKI consortium projects and a key Dutch end-user of water technology innovation.
• Vitens: Largest drinking water company in the Netherlands, actively engaged in water technology innovation and listed as a TKI customer/participant. Overlaps with TKI in water reuse and drinking water production themes.

Others

• Unie van Waterschappen: Association of all Dutch water authorities (waterschappen). TKI works closely with waterschappen as end-users, and this association represents their collective interests on water management and innovation.
• NWO (Dutch Research Council): Dutch national research council that funds scientific research and innovation programs. Adjacent to TKI as a funding and policy stakeholder in the Dutch water technology research ecosystem.
• Vewin: Association of Dutch drinking water companies coordinating sector interests and innovation. Comparable to TKI as a Dutch water sector coordination body, though more focused on policy and representation than applied R&D.

Direct peers

• KWR Water Research Institute: Dutch water research institute that conducts scientific research and translates water technology into practice for utilities and industry. Closely comparable to TKI Watertechnologie in mission and Dutch water sector positioning.
• Wetsus: European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, operating a consortium model that connects research, industry, and government. Directly comparable to TKI's PPP research coordination model.

Emerging players

• Wageningen University & Research: Major Dutch research university with significant water and food-water nexus research programs. Likely consortium partner in TKI innovation projects, particularly for irrigation and greenhouse water recirculation themes.

Regional players

• Dunea: Regional Dutch drinking water company serving the dune water catchment area. Comparable as a Dutch water utility participating in water technology innovation, though focused on a specific region.
• PWN Waterleidingbedrijf Noord-Holland: Regional drinking water company in North Holland with active involvement in water innovation and nature-based solutions. Comparable to TKI's water utility participants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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