KWR Water Research Institute
Research ServicesUtrecht, Netherlands201-500 Employees
KWR Water Research Institute conducts research to enable safe and sustainable water availability in urban contexts and in response to climate-related challenges. The organization is based in Nieuwegein, near Utrecht in the Netherlands, and employs 201 to 500 people. Its researchers operate at the interface of science, business, and society and it coordinates national and international collaborations. KWR is recognized as an innovation accelerator and international network builder, with a focus on knowledge transfer and practical application. Milestones include the 2020 launch of the Gondwana optimization platform to bridge research and practice, a 2021 collaboration with G2G Company on phenol recovery from wastewater streams, and participation in the 2025 Nordic Wastewater Conference in Oslo.