The MISSION4WATER multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral strategic partnership aims to unlock the innovation potential of SMEs all across IPA ADRION countries fostering collaboration among diverse actors in the innovation ecosystem and cross-border and cross value chain collaborations. Doing so, MISSION4WATER contributes to supporting a smarter Adriatic and Ionian Region by strengthening the innovation capacity of the region.

The thematic focus of the project is the development of green innovation and clean technologies, with particular attention to reducing pollutants dispersion in water. In fact, the IPA Adrion region is intrinsically linked to natural waters with its rivers and seas. Although the diverse efforts devoted to study the problem, there is still a huge gap in awareness and know-how related to how to deal with it. In addition, the solutions available on the market and the current actions are limited to solving specific issues of isolated value chains. Typically, these solutions are effective for a specific problem but have drawbacks if analysed from a wider perspective. Conversely, it is necessary to tackle the problem from different points of view, with a holistic and coordinated approach, where different actors from diverse value chains interact to create new interconnected solutions.

MISSION4WATER aims at radically innovating 4 complementary value chains: polymers transformation, garments and textiles, household appliances, and water treatment and depuration.