First PCP WISE Webstival

A European Innovation Festival on Climate-Resilient Water Management

📅 7–24 April 2025

đź“ŤOnline

🕙 Webinars: 10:00–11:30 (Paris Time)

Welcome to the first PCP WISE Webstival, a vibrant online series designed to kickstart the Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) journey of the PCP WISE project. Through six engaging webinars, this event brings together SMEs, startups, researchers, public buyers, investors, network and other supporting organisations across Europe to explore how space and digital technologies can drive smarter, climate-resilient water solutions through the PCP approach.

From early-stage networking and matchmaking to deep dives into procurement, funding, and technical innovation, the Webstival offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of water management in Europe.

Registrations are available through the PCP WISE Community Platform.

🧭 What to Expect

  • A guided introduction to the PCP WISE innovation procurement process and specific activities aimed at preparing for the upcoming Call for Tenders

  • Live Q&A and networking opportunities with public buyers and tech providers

  • The official launch of the Matchmaking activities through the PCP Community Platform

  • Tailored sessions for SMEs, innovators, buyers, investors, and climate adaptation professionals

  • Insightful presentations from EU projects, buyers, and market players

đź“ŚProgramme Overview

🌊 Webinar 1 | PCP WISE Explained & Matchmaking Launch

7 April 2025 | 10:00–11:30 (Paris Time)
Get an in-depth introduction to PCP WISE, the opportunities it offers, and how to get involved. This opening session launches the PCP WISE Matchmaking Platform and outlines how suppliers and buyers can begin forming partnerships.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • Project overview and timeline

  • Matchmaking Platform launch for SMEs & tech providers

  • Future buyer engagement: replicators & followers

  • OMC process and what’s next

  • First opportunity to engage with the PCP WISE Community

▶️ Watch the recording of the webinar here and access the webinar presentation here

📜 Webinar 2 | The PCP Process – From Call to Contract

9 April 2025 | 10:00–11:30
This session provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the PCP process and how to participate in upcoming tenders. Essential guidance for SMEs and innovators preparing to enter the market.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • Legal & procedural aspects of PCP

  • Tender eligibility & best practices

  • Aligning offers with public buyer needs

  • Matchmaking support for consortium-building

▶️ Watch the recording of the webinar here and access the webinar presentation here

🤝 Webinar 3 | EU Project Synergies & Cross-Project Collaboration

17 April 2025 | 10:00–11:45
Join 6 rapid-fire “Lightning Talks” from fellow EU initiatives tackling climate resilience, water, EO, and digital innovation. Discover synergy potential and meet like-minded innovators.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • Horizon Europe, JPI, ESA, CINEA initiatives

  • Knowledge sharing & lessons learned

  • Public buyers meet complementary innovation

  • Matchmaking for cross-project collaboration

Register here

🚀 Webinar 4 | Scaling Water Innovation – The Private Sector & VC Perspective

22 April 2025 | 10:00–11:30
Dive into how startups scale water technologies, secure investment, and build partnerships. Hear directly from venture capitalists and corporate players about what they seek in water innovators.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • Pathways from PCP to market

  • VC funding & investor insights

  • Strategic corporate-startup collaboration

  • Bridging the funding gap from R&D to scale

Register here

🌍 Webinar 5 | EO & Digital Innovation for Climate Resilience

23 April 2025 | 10:00–11:30
Explore the role of Earth Observation and digital tools in enhancing water resilience. Learn from real-world case studies addressing droughts, floods, and extreme weather events.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • Place-based climate adaptation through EO

  • Early warning systems and predictive modelling

  • Regional resilience through digital innovation

  • Best practices and replicable tools

Register here

🎯Webinar 6 | Closing & Next Steps

28 April 2025 | 15:00–16:30
Conclude the Webstival with a summary of key insights, a final matchmaking push, and what to expect next—including the publication of the tender documents and future events.

🔹 More information coming soon!

Register here

🤝 Join the PCP WISE Community

Whether you’re a startup, public buyer, EO expert, or part of a climate-focused EU project, the Webstival is your gateway into the PCP WISE community.
➡ Sign up on our PCP WISE Community Platform to access matchmaking, updates, and engagement tools.
➡ Submit your interest through the Suppliers’ Request For Information to help shape the call for tenders.

📬 Questions? Contact us at info@pcp-wise.eu

Let’s innovate water resilience together!