Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest

Expressions of interest (EoI) are being sought by leading research organisation UKWIR for expert partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle critical water industry problems.
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that facilitates, manages and delivers a strategic programme of research projects for water companies in the UK and Ireland.
UKWIR’s latest research opportunities span a broad spectrum, including; enhancing climate resilience and infrastructure durability, leakage reduction and network efficiency and nature-based solutions (NbS).
Mike Rose, chief executive of UKWIR said: “These research projects are specifically tailored to support the key strategic priorities of the water sector.
“Whether here in the UK & Ireland, or globally, no organisation can solve the systemic issues facing the sector alone.
“Through our research ecosystem, UKWIR brings water companies together with leading academic institutions, supply chain partners, regulators and environmental organisations, to turn research into impartial, rigorous and scalable solutions. We are always keen to collaborate with experts both from within and outside the water sector, and I strongly urge any organisation wanting to deliver research that has real-world impact to get in touch.”
Critically, UKWIR is moving to a phased research programme, releasing projects in three tranches across 2026 and early 2027. This staggered timeline gives the water sector and supply chain more flexible opportunities to contribute their expertise throughout the year.
For more information about each project, or to submit an Expression of Interest for a specific project, visit ukwir.org/ukwir-projects-open-to-expressions-of-interest.