Connecting solution providers to end customers

We combine water expertise and unique resources to guide product/process development and solve water-related challenges.

We are a neutral research partner offering specialised laboratories, test facilities and services for companies and institutions.

By request, we provide support in applied research with the option of collaborating with students, teachers and researchers.

  • Access to unique R&D facilities and research spaces for companies

  • On-site demonstration services with mobile, containerised pilot test-rigs

  • Flexible cooperation models (technical support, turn-key solutions)

  • Access to R&D talent, education, science and large international network

Savonia University WaterLAB

The core of WaterLAB is a research hall where custom test-rigs can be placed or built, providing a comprehensive and safe working environment.

WaterLAB is equipped to provide various types of water (e.g. raw lake water, municipal, process or industrial effluents) for research purposes from litres to cubic meters. We have a dedicated workshop for building and modification of testing installations.

Services

  • WaterLAB: Fully equipped laboratories with wide analysis capabilities, all necessary equipment, and expertise and technical support

  • WaterLOOP (Distribution System Simulator): Pilot facility capable of simulating various physical, chemical and cybersecurity scenarios with both hardware and software elements for public and private customers

  • WaterPILOT: Several mobile pilots built to specification in sea cargo containers with various water treatment technologies (e.g. separation membranes, biological treatment) that can be transferred by truck for on-site testing

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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

The Laboratory of Water Microbiology (Kuopio) is part of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. The aim is to improve water safety by investigating exposure and mitigation actions of mainly waterborne microbial hazards.

The analytical services are targeted for health authorities, water utilities, research institutes and industry. The unit helps authorities with outbreaks and problems related to drinking, warm, waste, industrial, cooling and bathing water systems.

Services

  • Microbiological analytical services including identification of microbes: number and activity

  • Impact of process changes on network water quality

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Natural Resources Institute (LUKE)

The Maaninka Research Center at Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) focuses on grass-based, carbon-neutral milk production, the environmental impact of milk production and energy solutions. Luke provides information about how dairy cattle production and different feed production methods effect water systems.

Services

  • SIMU – climate-controlled surface runoff simulator. The equipment can be used to study the effects of snowmelt dynamics and winter rainfall on nutrient leaching and plant nutrient uptake

  • Leaching Measurement Field and Intelligent Measurement

  • Knowledge of circulation economy of nutrients and nutrient recycling

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University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

The UEF Water research community develops trailblazing technologies for water monitoring and treatment as well as recognition of aquatic pollutants. We provide interdisciplinary solutions for protecting aquatic biodiversity and for managing the resilience of freshwater aquatic ecosystems effectively.

Services

  • Elemental analytics Li-U, with the option of method development

  • Identification and quantification capabilities for organic small molecules

  • Hydroponics and aquaponic techniques in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)

  • Manufacturing environment for photoactive films

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Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)

GTK produces geological data on groundwater bodies and water management for the mining industry. GTK tackles the challenges brought on by climate change by providing comprehensive water management solutions that are in line with the values of sustainability.

Services

  • Groundwater Modeling and Monitoring

  • Comprehensive Modeling of Water Quality and Quantity

  • Drone Sampling Capabilities

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