Netherlands

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is a government institution designed to help entrepreneurs and organizations to invest, develop, and expand their businesses and projects in the Netherlands and around the world, aligning with the Netherlands government economic affairs and climate policies. RVO assists nongovernment organizations, knowledge institutes, policy makers, and other organizations by sharing knowledge, developing collaborations, and providing funding and networks.

An independent institute for applied research in water, Deltares works on smart solutions, innovations, and applications for people, the environment, and society. With a focus on future deltas, sustainable deltas, safe deltas, and resilient infrastructure in contributing to international agendas, Deltares works closely with governments, businesses, other research institutes, universities, and nongovernment organizations.

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education—the world’s largest international graduate water education facility—aims to create ground-level impact by developing problem-responsive research and knowledge. The Institute works to strengthen the knowledge and capacity base of ministries and water sector organizations in the Asia and Pacific by implementing on-the-job training for water professionals, creating water education networks, implementing joint research, providing policy advice and e-learning, and participating in innovative projects.