Upcoming Events and Announcements
Opportunities in Spain: Blue Tech and the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are uniquely situated as a growing, regional hub for new developments in the Marine and Blue Economy. Incentives for research and development are available. Your attendance at this exclusive webinar will enable you to learn directly from the experts about commercial and collaborative opportunities in the Canary Islands for U.S. marine, environmental and energy technology and service companies operating in the blue economy.
Presenters include: - Marine Cluster of the Canary Islands - Marine Technology Society - PLOCAN - Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands - PROEXCA - Economic Agency of the Canary Islands
Presented by the U.S. Commercial Service in partnership with the Marine Technology Society.
DATE: July 28, 2021 TIME: 11:00AM ET COST: Complimentary CONTACT: Maryanne Burke
Singapore PUB Global Innovation Challenge
After a successful launch in 2020, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, invites innovators and technology companies to propose innovative solutions to Singapore’s water challenges.
Successful solutions stand to win unparalleled test-bedding opportunities with PUB in Singapore, as well as funding (up to S$250K), mentorship, and scaling opportunities. Relevant applicants are companies active in water technology, Research Institutions, Universities and Utilities.
The four challenge statements this year are: (a) The real-time identification of prohibited organic compounds in sewers, (b) Mapping of underground utilities, (c) Cost-effective rainfall monitoring, and (d) Innovative solutions for coastal protection measures.
For more information, register to attend an informational session at go.gov.sg/pubgic21info.
DATE: July 14, 2021 TIME: 4:00pm Singapore CONTACTS: Sherry Ng, Hawcheng Ng
Cairo Water Week
“Water, Population and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities”
This year the focus will be on the impact of overpopulation on the management of transboundary rivers and climate change. Five related sub-themes will be addressed through plenary and technical sessions that will be organized by reputed international and regional organizations.
DATES: October 24-28, 2021 CONTACT: Khaled Elzoughbi
Middle East & North Africa
Stay tuned for more information. The forum will take place March 6-8, 2022 in Dubai, to coincide with the World Fair Expo! Additional stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Israel.
Sponsorship opportunities also available.
DATE: March 6-8, 2022
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