Action Plans

The aim of SUBSTIPHYT'eau is to offer, where possible, a chemical alternative to active substances that are problematic for water resources.

The SOCCER project, an acronym for SOCio-Economics of Renewable Energy Communities, is based on a living laboratory to develop a guide of good citizen practices and identify key factors for success for stakeholders (public authorities, citizens, businesses, the associative and non-market sector), to establish inclusive RECs and shared mobility.

Initiative d’Innovation Stratégique (IIS) ayant pour but d’explorer les pistes d'innovation dans les domaines de la préservation de la ressource en eau. H2O - Water in Action se mobilise sur la production des eaux de distribution ainsi que sur la gestion des eaux usées.

The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

Demonstration of the effectiveness of a digital solution that continuously measures the bacteriological quality of recycled water in two different environments.

Vacuum Insulating Materials

Process adaptation of existing wastewater treatment facilities to optimize the degradation/capture of problematic micropollutants in the Walloon hydrographic network.

The CISTEMEEC project will cover the following areas: industrial value chains, energy transition, electric mobility and the circular economy, involving a consortium of eleven Walloon partners covering the circularity value chain of electric mobility.

Contribution to the decrease of carbon footprint in the aviation sector through an industrial management of the end of life of planes with the support of digitalization and advanced circularity of planes composing materials.

The RESiLEX project is a Horizon Europe initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the silicon value chain in Europe. It demonstrates 8 innovative technological and commercial solutions, led by industry, covering the entire silicon value chain.

RESTINA is a research project focusing on the recycling of solar panels and the development of development of advanced composite materials as anode materials for Li-ion batteries in collaboration with other European universities and research centres and an industrial group.

Recovery and valorization of mineral-based waste and by-products for integration into circular specialty concrete formulations intended for offshore wind applications.

Project to develop CO2 capture and storage by carbonation of bottom ash and concrete with reduced cement content.

The ECOFLEX-project, where nine Belgian partners collaborate, aims to unlock the potential of electric cars and energy communities to balance the grid in a climate neutral way. Partners : VUB (project coordinator), Flexcity, Flux50, Haulogy, IDETA, Pluginvest, TWEED and UGent.

Carbon, Fertility and Energy: from hardwood by-products to biochar

Propose a methodology accompanied by didactic and operational support to enable companies to easily carry out their water footprint.

Developing agricultural cable-stayed wooden structures

The project develops an online tool to assess the risks of reusing treated wastewater in urban, agricultural, and industrial sectors. It examines the impacts on human health and the environment, based on experiences from other European countries, and sets indicators and objective limits for Wallonia.

Integration of dielectric heating (microwave or radio frequency) into the wood heat treatment process.

Soliseco offers an innovative solution that converts surplus photovoltaic energy into domestic hot water. Easy to install and compatible with existing systems, it enhances self-consumption, reduces CO₂ emissions, and supports the energy transition.

Water is becoming scarcer as a result of global warming. SWDE and SPGE are tasked with finding innovative alternative supply solutions to save our resources. Hybrid networks" are one such solution.

Project HYPOP, HYdrogen Public Opinion and accePtance, will support the hydrogen deployment in Europe, enhancing the involvement of citizens and providing guidelines to increase trust in hydrogen implementation. A clean and clear communication will be key for hydrogen technological development with social acceptance.

Circular Reno develops four bio-based solutions for the energy renovation of façades and roofs of social housing, creating local value chains in NWE.

For better water management, buried infiltration systems temporarily store rainwater and gradually infiltrate it into the soil. This project aims to study the durability of these systems and the efficiency of filters to avoid clogging and reduce maintenance costs.

Production of an innovative, circular dry screed panel made from recycled materials, combining cellulose fibers, mineral fibers, crushed sand and basic agents.