UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network

Delivered by Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa, this Global Innovation Network will focus on water and wastewater due to the economic case for management of water resources both in the UK and South Africa. The network will foster partnerships and collaborations to address water security issues.

About the network

Delivered by Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa, this UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network is a platform that enables interaction and collaboration between South Africa and the UK organisations to harness cross-sectoral opportunities and address challenges within the water sector.

This community of innovation stakeholders is committed to advancing solutions across the water value chain, guided by our mission to ensure water security and sustainability. Our focus spans from implementing Innovative Technologies for Water Security to developing Smart Solutions for Wastewater Management, all driven through collaborative partnerships. We aim to be an integral contributor in the transformation of how we manage water resources, address wastewater challenges, and make informed decisions to safeguard our planet’s most precious resource. This Global Innovation Network also aims to focus on the inclusion of women who are passionate about the water sector.

 

Objectives

This UK-South Africa Water Security Global Innovation Network aims to:

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Foster Collaborative Innovation

Establish a platform for collaborative innovation between the UK and South Africa. This collaboration will prioritise co-creating technologies that address end-user needs and streamline implementation processes.

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Strengthen Partnership and Knowledge Exchange

Facilitate partnerships between academia, industry, and utilities in both countries to exchange knowledge and best practices in water technology development and implementation.

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Address Implementation Challenges

Work together to address shared implementation challenges faced by both countries, and emphasise the human-centric element in technology innovation to ensure alignment with social needs and user-friendliness.

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Promote Gender Inclusivity in Water Sector Innovation

Incorporate an objective focused on enhancing the representation and participation of women in the water sector innovation initiatives within the UK-South Africa network.

Focus Areas

The UK-South Water Security Global Innovation Network will consider the role of innovation in four key focus areas. These focus areas will enhance UK-South Africa collaboration and partnerships, influence policy and regulation, enhance water quality monitoring, enhance public health protection, improve decision-making processes, and develop training and support mentorship networks.
Innovative tech for water security

Innovative tech for water security

Cutting-edge technologies that ensure water security through real-time monitoring and proactive management strategies.

Smart solutions for wastewater

Smart solutions for wastewater

Advanced technologies that optimise treatment processes and promote resource recovery for cleaner waterways and a circular economy.

Data-driven water management

Data-driven water management

The integration of data analytics for informed decision-making and proactive risk assessment for sustainable water resource management.

Empowering women in the water sector

Empowering women in the water sector

Initiatives focused on empowering women in water, through mentorship, and strengthening the sector's capacity for innovation and inclusive decision-making.


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