Official launch of Netherlands Water House
Netherlands and Singapore foster co-operation in Singapore’s water R&D sector with official launch of Netherlands Water House. Singapore’s efforts to promote the country as a global R&D base for water technologies received a boost with the official launch of the Netherlands Water House (NWH). The city is actively wooing R&D investments from international water companies and research institutes to develop cutting-edge technologies, and further export Singapore’s capabilities to growing markets in Asia. The NWH, a representative office of the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) provides a comprehensive network of knowledge institutes, qualified personnel and Dutch water expertise around the world.
The NWH, in partnership with PUB, Singapore’s national water agency will work closely with the Economic Development Board to enhance cooperation and strengthen ties between Singaporean and Dutch businesses and research institutes in the water sector. Businesses, research institutions, and government agencies in Singapore can now directly tap on the Netherlands’ expertise, a country that has built its reputation on two hundred years of experience in managing and protecting its water resources and the environment.
“Today, Singapore is host to a vibrant and thriving water eco-system made of up more than 70 local and international companies. As we attract more R&D investments into Singapore, our local water companies are also making headway overseas. The Netherlands Water House will further enhance partnerships and collaborations between local and Dutch companies and add to a more vibrant water R&D sector in Singapore,” said Khoo Teng Chye , Chief Executive of PUB and Executive Director of the Environment and Water Industry Programme Office, which oversees the growth and development of the local water sector. Founding supporters of the initiative include Applus RTD, Optiqua Technologies, Delta Marine Consultants, Deltares, Norit, NBDA Asia, Boskalis International and GMF-Gouda.
