Water Sector

This report explores the current landscape of the water sector, health and hydration science.

Water is an essential nutrient vital for our health and hydration with several routes for consumption - from plain water, from other drinks, and from food. The body doesn't distinguish. The role of water in improving public health is important especially given the rising problems of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay as it provides a natural alternative to soft or sugary drinks.

Funding area:

• ACQUEAU Open Call is open to any project idea in the context of the water cycle and the Blue Book.

Eligibility Criteria:

The key European water-related umbrella organisations are jointly asking the Juncker Commission to prioritise water during the next 5 years due to its importance for EU’s economy, environment, and quality of life of the European citizens. These organisations increased their collaboration and coordination in the form of a European Water Alliance, with the objective of achieving a more coherent and thus more effective representation and visibility for water at the European Union level.