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H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub is a global accelerator dedicated to supporting innovative projects and STARTUPS with high implementation potential in key areas such as Water Management, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, Circular Economy, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and Sustainable Tourism.
Our mission is to drive the transformation of technology and sustainability by leveraging advanced tools and methodologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR).
We connect Companies, Municipalities, STARTUPS, Universities, and Research Centers to accelerate sustainable innovation and deliver measurable impact at local and global levels.
VISION
H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB vision is to catalyse impactful innovation, creating sustainable solutions to tackle global challenges like water scarcity, climate change, sustainability, environmental conservation, and driving positive economic and social impact for organizations and citizens.
MISSION
H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub fosters a collaborative innovation ecosystem that brings together universities, research centers, municipalities, startups, and leading companies to co-create impactful, sustainable solutions. Focused on tackling global challenges such as water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation, the Hub accelerates innovation that delivers measurable economic, social, and environmental impact while unlocking new business opportunities for a more sustainable future.
The Hub is committed to advancing the frontiers of innovation in key areas such as Water, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, Circular Economy, ESG, and Sustainable Tourism. Through its collaborative ecosystem, it fosters strategic partnerships, promotes entrepreneurship, and supports cutting-edge research that drives real-world impact.
KEY OBJECTIVES
1. Foster Collaboration and Partnerships:
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Bring together diverse stakeholders including policymakers, technology companies, researchers and data scientists to promote collaboration and strategic partnerships.
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The Hub serves as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange and joint projects that leverage technology and data to drive innovation in Water, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, Circular Economy and Sustainable Tourism.
2. Promote Technology Adoption and Integration:
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Accelerate the adoption and integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, augmented and virtual reality across key sustainability domains.
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This objective includes identifying breakthrough solutions and facilitating their implementation in organizations, operations and processes to address challenges like water scarcity, climate change and environmental conservation.
3. Drive Data-Driven Solutions:
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A core focus is to harness the potential of data and analytics to create intelligent, sustainable solutions in the fields of Water, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, ESG, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Tourism.
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The Hub promotes the development of data-driven platforms that enable informed decisions and more efficient use of resources, while supporting evidence-based strategies for impact.
4. Support Entrepreneurship and Startups:
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The Hub is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and supporting startups working with technology and data in the Hub focus areas.
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It provides access to mentorship, expert networks, funding opportunities, and business development resources.
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Acting as both an incubator and accelerator, it helps startups shape their ideas, refine business models, and navigate the path to market and regulation.
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The objective is to stimulate innovation and scale promising solutions with global relevance.
At the end of this third edition, we will have the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2025, in Algarve, Portugal, on the 14th & 15th of October 2025.
The objective of the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT is to promote innovation with presentations focused on Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Science, innovative Devices, etc. applied to Water sector, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, Circular Economy, ESG and Sustainable Tourism by bringing together Organizations, STARTUPS and Researchers to develop networking and business opportunities.
There is also a place for a fair event for the presentation of products, services and solutions related with the Water Sector, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainability, Circular Economy, ESG and Sustainable Tourism .
