Holland Water Challenge - Holland Water Challenge
Building on hundreds of years of experience in water management, the Dutch water sector is taking its global leadership to the next level by launching the Holland Water Challenge programme.
The programme aims to establish a multi-national platform through which Dutch companies and international universities collaborate to identify and develop innovative solutions to global and local delta and water challenges. In achieving this, the programme meets several key objectives of the Dutch water sector: to stimulate open innovation, to inspire and attract young talent and to develop sustainable solutions.
The Challenge
The format of the Holland Water Challenge is a competition for graduate students and young faculty. On the basis of real-life case studies presented by the Dutch companies, research institutes and universities, the participants are challenged to propose innovative and practical solutions. The proposals and presentations are judged by a committee of international water experts.
Community
The Holland Water Challenge is supported by a community platform, which is called BlueSpring. BlueSpring offers participating students and companies a place to set-up personal profiles, share information through discussions, post announcements and connect with peers around the world.
Program 2011
In 2011, the Holland Water Challenge has two editions: in China and Singapore, with further editions planned for Australia, Brazil and India in 2012/2013. Follow the links to see how you can participate!
NEWS
17 January 2012
Announcing HWC Program 2012
After extensive consultation with companies and institutions from across the Dutch water sector, the Holland Water Challenge organisation is announcing 4 editions to be launched in 2012 in Australia, Singapore (2nd edition), Vietnam and Brazil. Details will be announced on this website soon. For info email to info@hollandwaterchallenge.nl.
15 January 2012
HWC Singapore Reaching Students Worldwide
With the passing of the 15 January deadline, proposals were submitted by students from around the world, including the U.S., India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Australia. Experts will be reviewing the proposals and announce the finalists in February. The Grand Final will be held in Singapore - date to be announced soon!
26 September 2011
HWC Singapore Campus Presentations
The Campus Presentations for the Holland Water Challenge - Singapore have been announced. The participating partners (Boskalis, Deltares, Royal Haskoning, PUB Singapore and the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance) wlll be presenting their assignments for the competition at the National University of Singapore (6 October), TU Delft (18 October) and Swinburne University of Technology (19 October). More information here.
26 September 2011
Article on Waterforum.net about the Holland Water Challenge
6 July 2011
HWC Singapore 2011 launched by Dutch Ambassador
The Singapore edition of the Holland Water Challenge was officially launched on the 6th of July by His Excellency Johannes W.G. Jansing, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore, during the Singapore International Water Week. Read everything about the launch here.
31 May 2011
Ms. Zhao Qian Winner HWC China 2011
The Holland Water Challenge - China 2011 was successfully concluded during a Grand Final in Shanghai on the 31st of May. The event was attended by senior faculty and students from Chinese universities, leading Dutch water technology companies (including Evides, Norit, DHV, BersonUV and Philips), Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China, IWA, Aquatech, BenCham and the South-Holland Hebei Co-Development Program. Read the full report here!
