UKTI offers help to overseas entrepreneurs to relocate in UK
Phase two of the Sirius programme led by the government department, UK Trade & Investment launched on 8 May capitalising on the proven overseas success of the first phase.
Climate-KIC launches Europe’s largest cleantech idea competition
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has kicked-off Europe’s largest business idea competition, CleanLaunchpad.
Educational programme takes shape for NO-DIG LIVE 2014
Preliminary details of the meetings programme to be held at NO-DIG LIVE 2014 have been announced and will combine early morning Breakfast Briefings, along with a new programme of educational workshops .
Natural Resources Wales launches bathing water quality mobile phone app
Natural Resources Wales has today launched a new bathing water quality mobile app aimed at helping beachgoers and swimmers in Wales make informed decisions about where they swim.
Wastewater profiling tracks illicit drug use through Europe’s sewage system
The largest multi-city study using sewage to monitor drug usage across Europe has been published today in the scientific journal Addiction.
Lack of funding prevents companies from capitalising on their innovations
Most companies have not received public financial support for R&D or other innovation activities since January 2011, according to the European Commission's latest 2014 Innobarometer survey.
WRc seeks supplier input on innovative wastewater screening project
Leading water sector consultancy WRc has been commissioned by the UK Water Industry research (UKWIR) to undertake a review of ‘Wastewater Screenings Management Options’.
Supply of critical raw materials is major challenge for EU industry
The European Commission has today set out a revised list of Critical Raw Materials identified as key requirements for European industry.
New EU rules to help research, development and innovation activities
The European Commission has adopted new rules that will facilitate the granting of aid measures by Member States in support of research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities.
Free UKTI support package for Finnish and Baltic tech firms in to set up in UK
The UK Department for Trade and Investment (UKTI) is launching a competition to attract companies in Finland and the Baltic region who want to establish a UK presence.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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